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Le Mars High School

921 3rd Ave SW, Le Mars, IA 51031Le Mars Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
675
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$12,664
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 675 students in grades 09–12 in Le Mars, Iowa.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,664 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Le Mars High School is a large high in Le Mars, Iowa, serving grades 09–12 with 675 students. The district invests $12,664 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Le Mars High School

675
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution336 male · 339 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 200 students
Student Composition
75%
15%
Asian1%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black4%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 191653000988

Academic Outcomes at Le Mars High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 51031

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,664Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,664
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,572
Student Support$2,406
Administration$1,520
Operations$1,900
Other$1,266
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,664 spent per student, an estimated $5,610 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
35%
State government
54.9%
Local (property tax)
35.0%
Federal programs
10.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kluckhohn Elementary SchoolClark Elementary SchoolFranklin Elementary School
↓
Middle
Le Mars Middle School
↓
High School
Individualized Learning Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyPlymouth County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLe Mars Comm School District →
Phone: (712)546-4153
NCES ID: 191653000988
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Le Mars seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Le Mars Comm School District
Mid
Le Mars Middle School
488 students · 06–08
● 53 opp38% FRL
Elem
Kluckhohn Elementary School
439 students · KG–05
● 53 opp35% FRL
Elem
Clark Elementary School
308 students · PK–05
● 53 opp56% FRL
Elem
Franklin Elementary School
282 students · KG–05
● 53 opp36% FRL
High
Individualized Learning Center
44 students · 09–12
● 53 opp55% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
921 3rd Ave SW, Le Mars, IA 51031
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.