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Clear Lake Elementary - 02

Elementary School · Deuel School District 19-4 · Clear Lake, SD

A Deuel School District 19-4 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

PO Box 770, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$11,450
Chronic Absenteeism5.5%

Students at Clear Lake Elementary - 02 score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clear Lake Elementary - 02 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,250

Median home value

$175,800

Median rent

$678/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Deuel School District 19-4

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is listed in Deuel School District 19-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clear Lake Elementary - 02

Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Clear Lake, SD, part of Deuel School District 19-4, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clear Lake Elementary - 02

What grades does Clear Lake Elementary - 02 serve?

Clear Lake Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Clear Lake Elementary - 02?

Clear Lake Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Elementary - 02?

The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clear Lake Elementary - 02 rank in SD?

Clear Lake Elementary - 02 ranks #315 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Clear Lake Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?

Clear Lake Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clear Lake Elementary - 02?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Lake Elementary - 02 has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clear Lake Elementary - 02 a charter school?

No, Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clear Lake Elementary - 02 a Title I school?

No, Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clear Lake Elementary - 02?

18.6% of students at Clear Lake Elementary - 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Deuel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.5%
Area population (ZIP 57226)
1,834
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
43
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57226; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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