Clark Elementary School in South Beloit, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Clark Elementary School is a suburban public school in South Beloit, Illinois that is part of South Beloit Community School District 320. It serves 158 students in grades Pre-K - 1 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 1

158 Students

11 Teachers

464 Oak Grove Ave

South Beloit, IL 61080 View local requests

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Clark Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Clark Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Clark Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 26, 2025

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