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3 schools in Clarke Comm School District

Iowa · 1,362 students · 1 city

Public K-12 schools in Clarke Comm School District number 3, teaching approximately 1,362 Iowa students (an average of 454 per school).

4-year change in Clarke Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,362
+23 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Clarke Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
57.2%#161 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,362#85 of 234#5,804 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#128 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.0:1#17 of 234#1,974 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
57.2%#18 of 234#3,181 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
54.8%#18 of 119#2,360 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Clarke Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,427 to 1,362 students (down 5%) and from 112 to 113 full-time teachers (up 1%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Clarke Comm School District

Clarke Comm School District runs 3 public schools across Iowa, collectively hosting roughly 1,362 students.

On the school-mix side, Clarke Comm School District is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 454 in this district, noticeably above the Iowa typical of 376.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,362 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,339 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Clarke Comm School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Clarke Comm School District run?
Clarke Comm School District has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,362 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Clarke Comm School District?
Clarke Comm School District includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Clarke Comm School District?
Clarke Community Elementary School is the largest public school in Clarke Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 652 students.
What grade levels does Clarke Comm School District serve?
Clarke Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.