Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Clark Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Elementary - 02 is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Clark Elementary - 02 is ranked #136 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary - 02?
213 students attend Clark Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Clark Elementary - 02 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Elementary - 02?
Clark Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark Elementary - 02 offer ?
Clark Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Elementary - 02 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
