Total enrollment
1,084
-26 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Clarinda
Iowa · Public K-12
Clarinda, Iowa runs a public-school system of 2 campuses with combined enrollment around 1,084 (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Clarinda
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 90%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,110 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,084 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 4 to 2 across the same 7-year window.
On allk12, the community for Clarinda discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.