Enrollment
185
Elementary
DISTRICT 192 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO SD 320·NCES 173660004430
Clark Elementary School
464 Oak Grove Ave, South Beloit, IL 61080 · (815) 389-2311 · Winnebago County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL185 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
105 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 68 | 37% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 60 | 32% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Clark Elementary School→Riverview Elementary School→Blackhawk Elementary School→South Beloit Jr High School→South Beloit Sr High School
Based on grade levels within County of Winnebago SD 320. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Clark Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Elementary School this school | 185 | 56.8% | N/A |
| Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman Gilman | 159 | 60.4% | 83.3% |
| Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School Marengo | 249 | 58.6% | 37.6% |
| Capron Elementary School Capron | 162 | 50.6% | 38.7% |
| Riverview Elementary School South Beloit | 199 | 64.8% | 29.7% |
| East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School Rock Falls | 214 | 52.8% | 51.0% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Clark Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 185 | #2,094 of 2,419 | #53 of 54 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.8% | #1,109 of 2,132 | #35 of 53 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
185
-28 (-13%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 292
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 185 | 13.1 | 14.1:1 | 57% (105) |
| 2023-24 | 191 | 13.1 | 14.6:1 | 60% (114) |
| 2022-23 | 185 | 13 | 14.2:1 | 63% (116) |
| 2020-21 | 213 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 194 | 10.6 | 18.4:1 | 57% (110) |
| 2015-16 | 227 | 11 | 20.6:1 | 64% (145) |
| 2010-11 | 186 | 13 | 14.3:1 | 63% (117) |
| 2000-01 | 235 | 16 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 292 | 17 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Clark Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (194 to 185); teachers up 24% (10.6 to 13.1).
About Clark Elementary School
Clark Elementary School, located in South Beloit, Illinois, is a low-enrollment elementary school. Classes run from pre-K through 1, and the school has 185 students. The average for elementary schools in Illinois is about 381 students, so this school is 51% smaller than average.
Across its 5 schools, County of Winnebago SD 320 enrolls 895 students. Clark Elementary School is one of those schools.
Roughly 57% of students at Clark Elementary School are White. The rest of enrollment is 31% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 3% Black. Among all residents of Winnebago County, the White share is about 66%. The school's diversity index is 57%, meaning two students picked at random have a 57% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal staffing data show 13.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Clark Elementary School and a ratio of 14.1:1. That is close to the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 57% of enrollment.
County data help place the school in context: in Winnebago County, the median household income is $65,837, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 25% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Winnebago County is home to 94 public schools and about 44,103 public school students.
Of nearby public schools, Blackhawk Elementary School is the closest, at about 0.3 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Clark Elementary School.
Clark Elementary School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Small.
Over 4 years, Clark Elementary School's enrollment declined 13%, to 185.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Clark Elementary School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Winnebago County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
283,292
Census ACS
Median income
$65,837
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
94
44,103 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in County of Winnebago SD 320
- South Beloit Sr High SchoolHigh · 254 students
- Riverview Elementary SchoolElementary · 199 students
- Blackhawk Elementary SchoolMiddle · 139 students
- South Beloit Jr High SchoolMiddle · 118 students
Other schools in South Beloit
- Prairie Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 447 students
- Willowbrook Middle SchoolMiddle · 348 students
- South Beloit Sr High SchoolHigh · 254 students
- Riverview Elementary SchoolElementary · 199 students
- Blackhawk Elementary SchoolMiddle · 139 students
- South Beloit Jr High SchoolMiddle · 118 students
Other Clark Elementary schools
20 other US public schools in 15 states are named Clark Elementary. Clark Elementary School is the 19th largest of the 21.
- CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTAMPA, FL · 858 students
- Clark Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 828 students
- Clark Elementary SchoolBAYTOWN, TX · 712 students
- Clark Elementary SchoolPaducah, KY · 615 students
- Clark ElementaryISSAQUAH, WA · 586 students
Nearby schools
- Blackhawk Elementary School0.3 mi · 139
- South Beloit Jr High School0.3 mi · 118
- Riverview Elementary School0.9 mi · 199
- South Beloit Sr High School1.1 mi · 254
- Hackett Elementary1.2 mi · 434
- Gaston Elementary1.6 mi · 348
Frequently asked questions
About Clark Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School enrolls approximately 185 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Clark Elementary School serve?
Clark Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is approximately 14.1:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Clark Elementary School?
Student demographics at Clark Elementary School are roughly 57% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Clark Elementary School in?
Clark Elementary School is part of County of Winnebago SD 320.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.