Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

Summary:

Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Belmond, Iowa, part of the Belmond-Klemme Community School District. With 362 students, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state average on academic assessments, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics falling well below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Interestingly, the school's spending per student is slightly lower than nearby schools like West Hancock Elementary and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary, which consistently outperform Richard O. Jacobson Elementary on academic measures.

The declining academic performance of Richard O. Jacobson Elementary, as evidenced by its steadily dropping statewide ranking and star rating, suggests that the school faces significant challenges. While the low student-teacher ratio may not be a barrier to student learning, the school's high percentage of students from low-income families and lower spending per student compared to nearby schools may be contributing factors to its relatively poor academic performance. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1004 Seventh Street NE
       Belmond, IA  50421-1610


(641) 444-4300

District: Belmond-Klemme Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
497th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,171 Help


Students who attend Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Belmond-Klemme Community Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Hispanic:
35.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), Hispanic (35.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is $13,171.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Belmond-Klemme Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmond-Klemme Community School District 282nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 53.70 349th 626 44.2%
2013 66.39 197th 624 68.4%
2014 60.08 281st 603 53.4%
2015 47.49 407th 616 33.9%
2016 39.78 441st 599 26.4%
2017 33.54 440th 574 23.3%
2018 31.23 441st 567 22.2%
2019 48.97 344th 603 43.0%
2021 47.24 335th 567 40.9%
2022 32.50 432nd 574 24.7%
2023 26.27 457th 565 19.1%
2024 13.07 497th 557 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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Enrollment information for Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 372 5 3 69 3 n/a n/a 0 452
2010 362 2 4 80 3 0 12 0 463
2011 346 2 2 81 2 0 10 0 443
2012 363 3 2 97 4 0 7 0 476
2013 358 9 3 93 5 0 6 0 474
2014 354 8 2 103 5 0 5 0 477
2015 347 10 0 117 5 0 4 0 483
2016 307 12 0 107 5 0 7 0 438
2017 302 12 1 117 1 0 7 0 440
2018 294 9 0 104 0 0 7 0 414
2019 289 11 0 98 0 0 10 0 408
2020 257 11 0 108 0 0 7 0 383
2021 231 9 0 114 0 0 6 0 360
2022 227 9 0 131 0 0 7 0 374
2023 219 6 0 130 0 0 7 0 362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 452 21.0 21.5 40.9
2010 463 23.0 20.1 49.5
2011 443 31.0 14.2 50.1
2012 476 29.3 16.2 54.6
2013 474 30.2 15.6 57.2
2014 477 31.0 15.3 56.6
2015 483 33.0 14.6 55.3
2016 438 31.0 14.1 52.7
2017 440 28.7 15.2 53
2018 414 30.6 13.5 53.9
2019 408 30.7 13.2 50
2020 383 29.7 12.8 48
2021 360 29.8 12.0 46.7
2022 374 27.8 13.4 47.1
2023 362 28.8 12.5 54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 452 21.0 21.5 40.9
2010 463 23.0 20.1 49.5
2011 443 31.0 14.2 50.1
2012 476 29.3 16.2 54.6
2013 474 30.2 15.6 57.2
2014 477 31.0 15.3 56.6
2015 483 33.0 14.6 55.3
2016 438 31.0 14.1 52.7
2017 440 28.7 15.2 53
2018 414 30.6 13.5 53.9
2019 408 30.7 13.2 50
2020 383 29.7 12.8 48
2021 360 29.8 12.0 46.7
2022 374 27.8 13.4 47.1
2023 362 28.8 12.5 54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $879 (6.7%) $12,290 (93.3%) $13,171

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 344th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 457th of 565 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School)55.650
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belmond-Klemme Community School District)55.650
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School)59.360.9
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belmond-Klemme Community School District)59.360.9
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School)77.843.6
 34.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Belmond-Klemme Community School District)77.843.6
 34.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School)77.866.7
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belmond-Klemme Community School District)77.866.7
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School)75.472.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Belmond-Klemme Community School District)75.472.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School)89.962.8
 27.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belmond-Klemme Community School District)89.962.8
 27.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School)52.562.8
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Belmond-Klemme Community School District)52.562.8
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School)64.451.2
 13.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Belmond-Klemme Community School District)64.451.2
 13.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408362
 11.3%
African American116
 45.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic98130
 32.7%
Pacific Islander00
White289219
 24.2%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%54.7%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School are 60% White, 36% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Belmond-Klemme Community Junior-Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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