Enrollment
39
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Le Mars, IA
Individualized Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Individualized Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191653001101
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Individualized Learning Center earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Le Mars · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Individualized Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Individualized Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, IA.
School address
District: Le Mars Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191653001101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+164% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Individualized Learning Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Individualized Learning Center
Individualized Learning Center is a small high school in Le Mars, Iowa, enrolling 39 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 164% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Iowa schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #15, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Le Mars's high schools, it stands alongside Le Mars High School (662 students): Individualized Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39:1 vs 16.6:1).
Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students) and Le Mars Middle School (487 students) alongside Individualized Learning Center.
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 Individualized Learning Center compares
Individualized Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39:1 | ▲ 164% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
39:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
82.1%
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
$11,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 17.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Individualized Learning Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Le Mars Comm School District, which includes Individualized Learning Center.
$11,324
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 54.9%
Federal 10.1%
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 Individualized Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Le Mars Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kluckhohn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Individualized Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high schools in Le Mars
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Individualized Learning Center
How many students attend Individualized Learning Center?
Individualized Learning Center has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Le Mars, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Individualized Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Individualized Learning Center is 39:1, which is 164% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Individualized Learning Center?
47.7% of students at Individualized Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Individualized Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Individualized Learning Center is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Le Mars, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Individualized Learning Center?
Individualized Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Individualized Learning Center rank among public schools in Le Mars?
By Resource Investment Index, Individualized Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, 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 Le Mars on the city page.
Is Individualized Learning Center a good school?
Individualized Learning Center earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. 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 Le Mars Comm School District?
Besides Individualized Learning Center, Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students), Le Mars Middle School (487 students), and Kluckhohn Elementary School (407 students). See the Le Mars Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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