At a glance
Reported students
75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa other enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 52 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
Clark Early Childhood Center: 75 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
6.4:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Clark Early Childhood Center
Clark Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Sioux City. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Sioux City Comm School District. NCES reports 75 students for 2024–25.
Among 52 combined / other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 113.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.4:1, below the Iowa median of 17:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.3%) and White (36%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Clark Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 6.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36%
- Hispanic37.3%
- Black18.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sioux City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riverside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
227 reported students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
244 reported students
Nodland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
249 reported students
Hunt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Unity Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Loess Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
Public schools near Clark Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School High · Sioux City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,529 | 0.9 mi |
| Perry Creek Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 635 | 0.9 mi |
| North Middle School Middle · Sioux City Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,136 | 1.3 mi |
| Bryant Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 608 | 1.6 mi |
| Hunt Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 451 | 2 mi |
| E N Swett Elementary School Other · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–PK | 238 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clark Early Childhood Center
What grades does Clark Early Childhood Center serve?
Clark Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Sioux City Comm School District.
How many students attend Clark Early Childhood Center?
Clark Early Childhood Center reported 75 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 52 Iowa combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clark Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 6.4:1, based on 75 students and 11.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 17:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clark Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clark Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sioux City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clark Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clark Early Childhood Center in?
Clark Early Childhood Center is part of Sioux City Comm School District, based in Sioux City, IA, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clark Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North High School (0.9 mi), Perry Creek Elementary School (0.9 mi), North Middle School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.