Top Rankings
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,071 students in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,071 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#273 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.46
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
450 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
588 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
55%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
102
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
89
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,485 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,978
$16,361
Spending / Student
$14,485
$15,938
Best Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,071 students.
What is the rank of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District is ranked #268 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District?
55% of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,485 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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