Le Mars Comm School District

940 Lincoln Street Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Le Mars Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,157 students in Le Mars Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Le Mars Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
2,157 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Le Mars Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#138 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
75%
68%
72%
70%
67%
63%
75%
90%
(2022-23)
17.9%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.48
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
69%
70%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,418 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,341
$16,596
Spending / Student
$12,418
$16,167

Best Le Mars Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 3rd Ave Se
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4185
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Kluckhohn Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1338 Central Ave Se
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7064
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 2nd Ave Nw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-8121
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Le Mars Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
977 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7022
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Le Mars High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
921 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Individualized Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Lincoln Street Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Le Mars Comm School District?
Le Mars Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,157 students.
What is the rank of Le Mars Comm School District?
Le Mars Comm School District is ranked #137 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Le Mars Comm School District?
69% of Le Mars Comm School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Le Mars Comm School District?
Le Mars Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Le Mars Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,418 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,157 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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