- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belmond, IA
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190468002090
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Belmond · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belmond, IA.
School address
District: Belmond-Klemme Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190468002090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 190468002090 · Belmond, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.9:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School (297 students)
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
362 students
- Belmond-Klemme
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School
297 students
- Belmond-Klemme 7
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School
7 students
What this shows Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School compares
Richard O. Jacobson 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Iowa - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$14,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 181 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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Belmond-Klemme Comm School District reports $14,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmond-Klemme Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Belmond
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
How many students attend Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belmond, IA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
47.8% of students at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Belmond, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School rank among public schools in Belmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belmond, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Besides Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School, Belmond-Klemme Comm School District also operates Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School (297 students) and Belmond-Klemme Alternative School (7 students). See the Belmond-Klemme Comm School District district page for the complete list.