Clark Elementary School

www.nlcsd.org

314 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clark Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in New London, Iowa. Serving as a central part of the New London Community School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational knowledge in core subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle and high school levels.

The school places a high value on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student achievement. By utilizing its location in the small town of New London, Clark Elementary maintains a tight-knit atmosphere where staff can offer more personalized attention to each student’s needs. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character development, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive and engaged citizens within the local community and beyond.

314

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	18
Black	12
Two or More	12

White
272 (86.6%)
Hispanic
18 (5.7%)
Black
12 (3.8%)
Two or More
12 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New London Comm School District
Phone:	(319)367-0507
Website:	http://www.nlcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 53