Kluckhohn Elementary School

Q: Is Kluckhohn Elementary School a good school?

Kluckhohn Elementary School ranks 257 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kluckhohn Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Le Mars, Iowa, serving 439 students in grades K-5. As part of the Le Mars Community School District, Kluckhohn Elementary has consistently performed well on academic assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average.

Kluckhohn Elementary has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools in recent years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance and metrics suggest it is a valuable asset to the local community, outperforming the nearby Franklin Elementary and Clark Elementary schools within the Le Mars Community School District. Additionally, Kluckhohn Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.98% to 34.85% in recent years.

While Kluckhohn Elementary has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of minority students (23.92%) compared to the nearby Akron Westfield Elementary (14.86%) and Hinton Elementary (3.79%) schools. This diversity may contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment. Kluckhohn Elementary's spending per student ($11,621 in 2018-2019) is in line with the nearby schools, suggesting the district allocates resources equitably across its elementary schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

1338 Central Ave SE
Le Mars, IA 51031

(712) 546-7064

District: Le Mars Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
257^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,621

Students who attend Kluckhohn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Le Mars Middle School
High:	Le Mars High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 425

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Hispanic:

9.4%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kluckhohn Elementary School ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Le Mars Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Kluckhohn Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Le Mars Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (9.4%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Le Mars Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kluckhohn Elementary School is 15. 1 elementary schools in the Le Mars Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Kluckhohn Elementary School employs 28.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kluckhohn Elementary School is $11,621, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Le Mars Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kluckhohn Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Le Mars Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Le Mars Community School District 173^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kluckhohn Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	68.99	156^th	626	75.1%
2013	71.26	141^st	624	77.4%
2014	81.79	51^st	603	91.5%
2015	71.17	169^th	616	72.6%
2016	75.63	110^th	599	81.6%
2017	63.43	240^th	574	58.2%
2018	59.56	263^rd	567	53.6%
2019	64.65	224^th	603	62.9%
2021	79.71	88^th	567	84.5%
2022	72.90	136^th	574	76.3%
2023	68.20	180^th	565	68.1%
2024	59.80	257^th	557	53.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kluckhohn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	396	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1989	396	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1990	391	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1991	393	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1992	387	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1993	381	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1994	380	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1995	370	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1996	370	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1997	374	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1998	370	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1999	374	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2000	401	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	-32	376
2001	383	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
2002	400	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2003	400	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2004	393	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2005	365	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2006	392	8	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2007	371	14	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
2008	383	10	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2009	380	10	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2010	361	9	1	22	1	1	7	0	402
2011	363	6	1	16	1	1	9	0	397
2012	343	4	3	19	0	0	11	0	380
2013	333	5	2	20	1	1	7	0	369
2014	356	3	5	17	3	2	8	0	394
2015	337	2	4	35	1	4	11	0	394
2016	357	0	2	29	1	2	12	0	403
2017	378	3	2	29	1	1	23	0	437
2018	379	8	3	31	3	4	16	0	444
2019	361	13	2	32	4	4	18	0	434
2020	351	13	0	41	2	4	14	0	425
2021	337	15	0	37	4	8	15	0	416
2022	335	33	1	35	1	11	21	0	437
2023	334	32	2	42	1	11	17	0	439
2024	331	26	2	40	0	5	21	0	425

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 Kluckhohn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	398	20.8	19.1	10.6
1989	398	20.8	19.1	12.8
1990	395	21.7	18.2	8.4
1991	397	21.6	18.3	10.3
1992	392	22.0	17.8	9.2
1993	383	21.6	17.7	9.1
1994	390	21.7	18.0	7.9
1995	380	20.7	18.4	11.6
1996	380	20.7	18.4	11.6
1997	380	21.7	17.5	9.7
1998	375	21.7	17.3	13.1
1999	384	22.2	17.3	18
2000	376	22.0	17.1	13.7
2001	390	22.2	17.6	16.2
2002	408	24.1	16.9	9.8
2003	408	24.1	16.9	9.8
2004	403	24.4	16.5	13.6
2005	376	24.4	15.4	12.5
2006	410	24.2	16.9	17.6
2007	397	24.2	16.4	20.7
2008	406	24.2	16.8	18
2009	405	22.2	18.2	19.8
2010	402	22.8	17.6	22.9
2011	397	26.7	14.8	23.7
2012	380	25.7	14.7	26.3
2013	369	24.7	14.9	26.6
2014	394	25.7	15.3	29.2
2015	394	25.0	15.7	31
2016	403	24.0	16.7	29
2017	437	27.5	15.8	26.8
2018	444	27.0	16.4	24.5
2019	434	25.9	16.7	27.2
2020	425	25.9	16.3	31.8
2021	416	25.9	16.0	32.2
2022	437	26.9	16.1	30
2023	439	27.9	15.6	34.9
2024	425	28.1	15.0	32

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 Kluckhohn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	398	20.8	19.1	10.6
1989	398	20.8	19.1	12.8
1990	395	21.7	18.2	8.4
1991	397	21.6	18.3	10.3
1992	392	22.0	17.8	9.2
1993	383	21.6	17.7	9.1
1994	390	21.7	18.0	7.9
1995	380	20.7	18.4	11.6
1996	380	20.7	18.4	11.6
1997	380	21.7	17.5	9.7
1998	375	21.7	17.3	13.1
1999	384	22.2	17.3	18
2000	376	22.0	17.1	13.7
2001	390	22.2	17.6	16.2
2002	408	24.1	16.9	9.8
2003	408	24.1	16.9	9.8
2004	403	24.4	16.5	13.6
2005	376	24.4	15.4	12.5
2006	410	24.2	16.9	17.6
2007	397	24.2	16.4	20.7
2008	406	24.2	16.8	18
2009	405	22.2	18.2	19.8
2010	402	22.8	17.6	22.9
2011	397	26.7	14.8	23.7
2012	380	25.7	14.7	26.3
2013	369	24.7	14.9	26.6
2014	394	25.7	15.3	29.2
2015	394	25.0	15.7	31
2016	403	24.0	16.7	29
2017	437	27.5	15.8	26.8
2018	444	27.0	16.4	24.5
2019	434	25.9	16.7	27.2
2020	425	25.9	16.3	31.8
2021	416	25.9	16.0	32.2
2022	437	26.9	16.1	30
2023	439	27.9	15.6	34.9
2024	425	28.1	15.0	32

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 Kluckhohn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$470 (4.0%)	$11,152 (96.0%)	$11,621

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kluckhohn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 180^th of 565 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kluckhohn Elementary School)	83.3	80	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Le Mars Community School District)	74.6	76.7	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kluckhohn Elementary School)	83.3	88.6	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Le Mars Community School District)	78.4	86.2	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kluckhohn Elementary School)	79.5	75.4	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Le Mars Community School District)	70.5	77.8	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kluckhohn Elementary School)	86.3	82.6	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Le Mars Community School District)	83.8	79.7	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kluckhohn Elementary School)	65.8	78.1	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Le Mars Community School District)	67.8	77.2	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kluckhohn Elementary School)	57.5	69.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Le Mars Community School District)	63.2	77.2	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	434	439	1.2%
African American	13	32	146.2%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	32	42	31.3%
Pacific Islander	4	11	175%
White	361	334	7.5%
Two or More Races	18	17	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.2%	34.9%	7.7%

Schools Near Kluckhohn Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kluckhohn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1338 Central Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-7064	425	28	15.0	32.0%	331 (77.9%)	26 (6.1%)	40 (9.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	21 (4.9%)	59.8	257^th of 557 public elementary schools	53.9%		68.2	180^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.1%	77	66.2	81.4	63.9	75.3	87.1	72.2	65.3	$11,621	$470	$11,152
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 3rd Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-4185	273	18	15.0	39.6%	191 (70.0%)	13 (4.8%)	32 (11.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (5.1%)	19 (7.0%)	69.1	172^nd of 557 public elementary schools	69.1%		73.9	128^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.3%	44	81.3	79.1	68.1	85.4	76.7	85.4	62.5	$11,634	$416	$11,219
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 2nd Ave NW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-8121	298	21	14.0	58.1%	169 (56.7%)	13 (4.4%)	88 (29.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	19 (6.4%)	60.5	248^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.5%		60	247^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.3%	1	72.1	80.4	79.1	79.1	65.2	76.7	58.1	$11,638	$467	$11,173
Remsen-Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	511 Roosevelt St	Remsen	51050	Plymouth County	Remsen-Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 786-1101	131	8	16.3	35.9%	115 (87.8%)	3 (2.3%)	9 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	72.4	134^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.9%		84	45^th of 565 public elementary schools	92.0%	89	69.2	90.0		69.2	90.0			$15,615	$382	$15,233
Hinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	315 West Grand	Hinton	51024	Plymouth County	Hinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 947-4327	307	20	15.1	15.3%	293 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)	78.8			87.9				$11,717	$269	$11,448
Ireton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	303 Oak St	Ireton	51027	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 278-2374	90	12	7.2	55.6%	54 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (35.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)								$16,024	$1,616	$14,408
Kingsley Elementary School	Public	K-4	322 Quest Avenue	Kingsley	51028	Plymouth County	Kingsley-Pierson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 378-2861	168	13	12.5	29.2%	149 (88.7%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	60.5	249^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.3%		75.6	113^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.0%	136	57.1	89.7		79.6	82.8			$14,583	$901	$13,681
MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 14th Street	Orange City	51041	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 737-4606	669	47	14.2	28.3%	499 (74.6%)	6 (0.9%)	140 (20.9%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.8%)	91	9^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.4%		90	13^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.7%	4	91.8	93.9	91.1	93.8	91.3	85.7	83.0	$11,247	$384	$10,863
MMCRU Marcus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 E Fenton St	Marcus	51035	Cherokee County	Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 376-2615	176	12	14.9	42.6%	166 (94.3%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	55.1	299^th of 557 public elementary schools	46.3%		80.5	74^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.9%	225	72.4	63.9		86.2	72.2			$16,564	$450	$16,114
Leeds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3919 Jefferson St	Sioux City	51108	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 239-7034	609	46	13.3	70.3%	287 (47.1%)	49 (8.0%)	210 (34.5%)	12 (2.0%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.4%)	36.4	404^th of 557 public elementary schools	27.5%		38.2	410^th of 565 public elementary schools	27.4%	6	63.3	74.0	57.1	71.4	70.8	56.0	46.2	$13,803	$1,078	$12,724

Frequently Asked Questions about Kluckhohn Elementary School

Is Kluckhohn Elementary School a good school?

Kluckhohn Elementary School ranks 257^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Kluckhohn Elementary School in?

Le Mars Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Kluckhohn Elementary School?

Students at Kluckhohn Elementary School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Kluckhohn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 425 students attended Kluckhohn Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Kluckhohn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kluckhohn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Le Mars Middle School
High : Le Mars High School

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