Clearfield: Schools & Education
Clearfield schools: 4 public schools. Mount Ayr Elementary is the largest at 339 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 763 students.
- ~99 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 99 residents per school. 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Diagonal Comm School District, Mount Ayr Comm School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1909060, 1919860 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 763 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 56 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 340 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 44.6% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Graceland University-Lamoni |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 21.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Graceland University-Lamoni |
| Nearest College · City | Lamoni |
| Nearest College · Phone | (641) 784-5000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 21.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Clearfield Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 401 Broadway Suite 200 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (641) 336-2479 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50840 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2472 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12