Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Elementary - 02's student population of 213 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
School Motto
to engage & educate each student academically & socially in order that he or she may reach THEIR potential as a productive member of society.
School Mascot
Cyclones
School Rankings
Clark Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cyclones
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark Elementary - 02's ranking?
Clark Elementary - 02 is ranked #321 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clark Elementary - 02 part of?
Clark Elementary - 02 is part of Clark School District 12-2.
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