At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
212
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
26%-11.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Clark Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Clark, South Dakota. The school enrolls 212 students. It is part of the Clark School District 12-2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
212 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictClark School District 12-2
County46025
CityClark
ZIP57225
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID461294000132
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment212
White84.9%
Hispanic / Latino9.9%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
84.9%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.