Top Rankings
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 659 students in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
659 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#304 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
37%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
60%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,018 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,414 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,018
$16,592
Spending / Student
$19,414
$16,163
Best Belmond-Klemme Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 659 students.
What is the rank of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District is ranked #299 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
60% of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Belmond-Klemme Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,414 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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