Enrollment
407
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Le Mars, IA
Kluckhohn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kluckhohn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191653000987
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kluckhohn Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Le Mars · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kluckhohn Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kluckhohn Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, IA.
School address
District: Le Mars Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191653000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kluckhohn Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kluckhohn Elementary School
Kluckhohn Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Le Mars, Iowa, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 407 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #164.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Le Mars's elementary schools, it stands alongside Franklin Elementary School (261 students): Kluckhohn Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students) and Le Mars Middle School (487 students) alongside Kluckhohn Elementary 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 Kluckhohn Elementary School compares
Kluckhohn Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Kluckhohn Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Le Mars Comm School District, which includes Kluckhohn Elementary School.
$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 Kluckhohn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le Mars Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Individualized Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kluckhohn Elementary School'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
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Le Mars
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~407 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kluckhohn Elementary School
How many students attend Kluckhohn Elementary School?
Kluckhohn Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Le Mars, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kluckhohn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kluckhohn Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kluckhohn Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Kluckhohn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kluckhohn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kluckhohn Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Le Mars, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kluckhohn Elementary School?
Kluckhohn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kluckhohn Elementary School rank among public schools in Le Mars?
By Resource Investment Index, Kluckhohn Elementary School ranks #4 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 Kluckhohn Elementary School a good school?
Kluckhohn Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Kluckhohn Elementary School, Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students), Le Mars Middle School (487 students), and Clark Elementary School (301 students). See the Le Mars Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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