Enrollment
297
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belmond, IA
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190468000130
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Belmond · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belmond, IA.
School address
District: Belmond-Klemme Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190468000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Belmond, Iowa, enrolling 297 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Belmond's public schools, it stands alongside Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School (362 students): Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 12.9:1).
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District also operates Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School (362 students) and Belmond-Klemme Alternative School (7 students) alongside Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School compares
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Iowa - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,389
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belmond-Klemme Comm School District, which includes Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School.
$13,389
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 48.3%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belmond-Klemme Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Belmond
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School?
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belmond, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School is 11.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School?
44.5% of students at Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Belmond, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School?
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School rank among public schools in Belmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Belmond on the city page.
Is Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Besides Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School, Belmond-Klemme Comm School District also operates Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School (362 students) and Belmond-Klemme Alternative School (7 students). See the Belmond-Klemme Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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