Ramsay Elementary School (Closed 2009)

503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ramsay Elementary School serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ramsay Elementary School?
187 students attend Ramsay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ramsay Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ramsay Elementary School?
Ramsay Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ramsay Elementary School offer ?
Ramsay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Ramsay Elementary School part of?
Ramsay Elementary School is part of Belmond-Klemme Community School District.

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