- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Kluckhohn Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 191653000987 · Le Mars, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.1:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Mars High School (662 students)
Kluckhohn Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Kluckhohn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Le Mars High S
Le Mars High School
662 students
- Le Mars Middle
Le Mars Middle School
487 students
- This school
Kluckhohn Elementary School
407 students
- Clark Elementa
Clark Elementary School
301 students
- Franklin Eleme 261
Franklin Elementary School
261 students
- Individualized 39
Individualized Learning Center
39 students
What this shows Kluckhohn Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kluckhohn Elementary School compares
Kluckhohn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Le Mars Comm School District reports $11,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~407 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.