Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten, Clark Early Childhood Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clark Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clark Early Childhood Center's student population of 72 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clark Early Childhood Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
17%
7%
White
51%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Clark Early Childhood Center?
72 students attend Clark Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Clark Early Childhood Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Early Childhood Center?
Clark Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clark Early Childhood Center offer ?
Clark Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Early Childhood Center part of?
Clark Early Childhood Center is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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