CLARION-GOLDFIELD-DOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District school district, located in Clarion, IA with about 508 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (CGD) Elementary School, located in Clarion, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The district emphasizes a community-focused approach, aiming to prepare its student body for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active engagement with families and the surrounding Clarion area.

As part of the broader CGD district, the elementary school benefits from a collaborative educational philosophy that values both traditional instruction and modern learning initiatives. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to create a welcoming atmosphere where students can build strong social-emotional skills alongside their core academic studies. By maintaining strong ties to the community and utilizing the district's resources, CGD Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School at (515) 532-2873 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.