Total enrollment
1,084
+52 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Clarinda
Iowa · Public K-12
Clarinda, Iowa runs a public-school system of 2 schools with combined enrollment around 1,084 (1 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Clarinda
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,353
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,084
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinda High School | High | 07-12 | 511 |
| Garfield Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 573 |
About Clarinda
Clarinda is a compact Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 1,084 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Clarinda average about 542 students each, 44% meaningfully above the Iowa norm.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 5%: 1,032 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,084 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Clarinda discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.