Clarke Community Elementary School

Clarke Comm School District
231 S. Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
611 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Clarke Community Elementary School, located in Osceola, Iowa, serves as a central hub for early education within the Clarke Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. The campus emphasizes character development alongside core curriculum subjects, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into the middle school levels within the district.

As part of a rural Iowa community, the school plays an integral role in local life, prioritizing partnerships between educators, students, and families. The faculty at Clarke Community Elementary is committed to meeting the diverse needs of their student population through various support programs and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
611
Total Students
52.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    337 (55.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    239 (39.1 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clarke Comm School District
Phone: (641)342-6320
Website: http://www.clarkecsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 346
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 77
Kindergarten 104
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 97
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 94
Grade 5 78
Gender Ratio