Clark Elementary - 02

www.clark.k12.sd.us

212 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clark Elementary, located at 200 2nd Ave NW in Clark, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clark School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in a small-town environment. The school prioritizes a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages foundational skill-building and character development, aiming to prepare children for their subsequent years in middle and high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Clark School District, which emphasizes community involvement and high academic standards for all students. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains clear lines of communication with parents and the public regarding its curriculum, extracurricular activities, and administrative policies. As a key component of the local community, Clark Elementary plays a vital role in providing quality public education to the families residing in and around the Clark area.

212

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
180 (84.9%)
Hispanic
21 (9.9%)
Two or More
8 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Clark School District 12-2
Phone:	(605)532-3606
Website:	http://www.clark.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
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 27

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 31