Top Rankings
Clear Lake Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 688 students in Clear Lake Community School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Iowa.
Public Preschool in Clear Lake Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
474 Schools
# Students
1,472 Students
151,894 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
11,053 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clear Lake Community School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.45
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
85%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,969 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,906 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,969
$16,468
Spending / Student
$18,906
$16,042
Best Clear Lake Community School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 S 14th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.
