- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belmond, IA
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Belmond-Klemme Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190468001436
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Belmond · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 7
- students enrolled
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmond-Klemme Alternative School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belmond, IA.
School address
District: Belmond-Klemme Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190468001436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School grew from 7 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+85.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 190468001436 · Belmond, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
7 enr · 7:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School (362 students)
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School grew from 7 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+85.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard O. Jac
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
362 students
- Belmond-Klemme
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School
297 students
- This school 7
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School
7 students
What this shows Belmond-Klemme Alternative School reports 7 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmond-Klemme Alternative School compares
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 53% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 1% in Iowa - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Belmond-Klemme Comm School District reports $14,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmond-Klemme Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmond-Klemme Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~7 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmond-Klemme Alternative School
How many students attend Belmond-Klemme Alternative School?
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School has 7 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belmond, IA. CCD year-over-year: 7 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmond-Klemme Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmond-Klemme Alternative School is 7:1, which is 53% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmond-Klemme Alternative School?
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Belmond-Klemme Alternative School rank among public schools in Belmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmond-Klemme Alternative School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belmond, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Besides Belmond-Klemme Alternative School, Belmond-Klemme Comm School District also operates Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School (362 students) and Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School (297 students). See the Belmond-Klemme Comm School District district page for the complete list.