- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Le Mars, IA
Le Mars High School
Federal NCES profile for Le Mars High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191653000988
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Le Mars High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Le Mars · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Le Mars High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Le Mars High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, IA.
School address
District: Le Mars Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191653000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Le Mars High School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 191653000988 · Le Mars, IA High · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 16.6:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Mars Middle School (487 students)
Le Mars High School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Le Mars High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Le Mars High School
662 students
- Le Mars Middle
Le Mars Middle School
487 students
- Kluckhohn Elem
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 Le Mars High School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Le Mars High School compares
Le Mars High 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Le Mars High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Le Mars High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kluckhohn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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 Le Mars High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Le Mars
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Le Mars High School
How many students attend Le Mars High School?
Le Mars High School has 662 students enrolled. It is a high school in Le Mars, IA. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Mars High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Le Mars High School is 16.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Le Mars High School?
25.0% of students at Le Mars High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Le Mars High School?
The largest demographic group at Le Mars High School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Le Mars, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Le Mars High School?
Le Mars High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Le Mars High School rank among public schools in Le Mars?
By Resource Investment Index, Le Mars High School ranks #5 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 Le Mars High School, Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars Middle School (487 students), Kluckhohn Elementary School (407 students), and Clark Elementary School (301 students). See the Le Mars Comm School District district page for the complete list.