Parker Elementary School (Closed 2009)

611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parker Elementary School serves 264 students in grades 2-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
84%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
264 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Parker Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary School offer ?
Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Belmond-Klemme Community School District.

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