Public schools in Le Mars, IA
6 open public schools with an address in Le Mars, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,157
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Le Mars public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Le Mars, IA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,157 students, an average of 360 per school. The largest campus is Le Mars High School (662 students), and the largest elementary school is Kluckhohn Elementary School (407).
Every listed school belongs to Le Mars Comm School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Le Mars
Elementary schools in Le Mars
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Elementary School Le Mars Comm School District | PK–05 | 301 | 14.2:1 | |
| Franklin Elementary School Le Mars Comm School District | KG–05 | 261 | 14.4:1 | |
| Kluckhohn Elementary School Le Mars Comm School District | KG–05 | 407 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Le Mars
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars Middle School Le Mars Comm School District | 06–08 | 487 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Le Mars
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individualized Learning Center Le Mars Comm School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 39 | 39:1 | |
| Le Mars High School Le Mars Comm School District | 09–12 | 662 | 16.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69%
- Hispanic18%
- Black4.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Le Mars schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,157 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Le Mars
How many public schools are in Le Mars, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Le Mars: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,157 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Le Mars?
All listed public schools with an address in Le Mars belong to Le Mars Comm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Le Mars?
Le Mars High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Le Mars, with 662 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Le Mars?
No school with an address in Le Mars is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Iowa.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Le Mars schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Le Mars public schools is 14.6:1, higher than the Iowa school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Le Mars guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Iowa cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Iowa cities