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Belmond-klemme Alternative School
High School · Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
303 E. Main Street, Belmond, IA 50421
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
13:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
13:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Belmond-klemme Alternative School is a public high school in Belmond, IA, part of the Belmond-Klemme Comm School District. The school serves approximately 13 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 75% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $66,184, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 13 students, Belmond-klemme Alternative School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, Belmond-klemme Alternative School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Address
- 303 E. Main Street, Belmond, IA 50421
- Website
- bkcsd.org
- Phone
- (641) 444-4300
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores IA EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 2 test records from IA state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
303 E. Main Street, Belmond, IA 50421
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Belmond-klemme Alternative School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. West Hancock High School (rated 8.3/10, 19.8 miles away, in nearby Britt). Another option is Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School (rated 7.4/10, 16.8 miles away, in nearby Garner). Additionally, Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in Belmond, see our Belmond schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 50421 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,184
Median Home Value
$121,400
Median Rent
$805/mo
Population
3,142
College Educated
29.3%
Homeownership
80.7%
Avg Commute
19.7 min
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Median Age
44
Community Profile
The community surrounding Belmond-klemme Alternative School has a median household income of $66,184. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $121,400, with a median rent of $805/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.2%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Belmond-klemme Alternative School
What grades does Belmond-klemme Alternative School serve?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmond-klemme Alternative School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Belmond-klemme Alternative School has 25.0% math proficiency and 75.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Belmond-klemme Alternative School a charter school?
No, Belmond-klemme Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belmond-klemme Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Belmond-klemme Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
46.2% of students at Belmond-klemme Alternative School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Low (125/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 46.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (641) 444-4300
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District- District Enrollment
- 689
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,075
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