- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Le Mars, IA
Le Mars Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Le Mars Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191653000984
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Le Mars Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Le Mars · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Le Mars Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Le Mars Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, IA.
School address
District: Le Mars Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191653000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Le Mars Middle School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 191653000984 · Le Mars, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 14.3:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Mars High School (662 students)
Le Mars Middle School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Le Mars Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Le Mars High S
Le Mars High School
662 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Le Mars Middle School compares
Le Mars Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,576
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Le Mars Middle 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 Le Mars Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kluckhohn Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Individualized Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Le Mars Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Le Mars Middle School
How many students attend Le Mars Middle School?
Le Mars Middle School has 487 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Le Mars, IA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Mars Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Le Mars Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Le Mars Middle School?
30.5% of students at Le Mars Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Le Mars Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Le Mars Middle School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Le Mars, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Le Mars Middle School?
Le Mars Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Le Mars Middle School rank among public schools in Le Mars?
By Resource Investment Index, Le Mars Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 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.