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#637 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 50% in state
Kluckhohn Elementary School
Elementary School · Le Mars Comm School District · Le Mars, IA
A Le Mars Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
940 Lincoln Street SW, Le Mars, IA 51031
- Math 78% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kluckhohn Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kluckhohn Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,017/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Le Mars), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,978
Median home value
$208,900
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Gehlen Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Le Mars Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kluckhohn Elementary School is listed in Le Mars Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kluckhohn Elementary School
Kluckhohn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Le Mars, IA, part of Le Mars Comm School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kluckhohn Elementary School
What grades does Kluckhohn Elementary School serve?
Kluckhohn Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kluckhohn Elementary School?
Kluckhohn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kluckhohn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kluckhohn Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kluckhohn Elementary School rank in IA?
Kluckhohn Elementary School ranks #637 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Kluckhohn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kluckhohn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kluckhohn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kluckhohn Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kluckhohn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kluckhohn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kluckhohn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kluckhohn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kluckhohn Elementary School?
32.0% of students at Kluckhohn Elementary 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (712) 546-7064
- Area population (ZIP 51031)
- 12,785
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51031; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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