- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 190468000130 · Belmond, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 11.4:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School (362 students)
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard O. Jac
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
362 students
- This school
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School
297 students
- Belmond-Klemme 7
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School
7 students
What this shows Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School compares
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~297 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.