Enrollment
487
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Le Mars Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Le Mars Middle School
Le Mars Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Le Mars, Iowa, enrolling 487 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.5% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 487 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 367 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 487 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students) and Kluckhohn Elementary School (407 students) alongside Le Mars Middle 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 Le Mars Middle School compares
Le Mars Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,324
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Le Mars Comm School District, which includes Le Mars Middle 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 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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Le Mars Middle School a good school?
Le Mars Middle School earns 56/100 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 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.
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