Le Mars Comm School District

District Overview
Located in Plymouth County at 940 Lincoln Street SW in Le Mars, Iowa, the Le Mars Community School District is an active, fully operational public school system serving a vibrant distant town setting. As a traditional public district, it operates six schools that accommodate more than 2,200 students across a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district’s total enrollment of 2,239 students benefits from a diverse and welcoming environment, bringing together children and young adults from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds to foster a dynamic, community-centered learning experience.

To support its academic mission and maintain strong student-centered guidance, the district relies on a dedicated professional workforce of more than 570 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust workforce includes nearly 286 full-time educators, supported by over 65 instructional aides and approximately 219 administrative and support staff personnel who ensure smooth day-to-day operations. For parents exploring educational options, students preparing for their academic journeys, and researchers evaluating rural and small-town school infrastructure in Iowa, the Le Mars Community School District offers a stable, well-resourced foundation built to nurture academic achievement and holistic development.
6
Total Schools
2,239
Total Students
286.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Le Mars Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,549
Hispanic395
Black98
Asian27
Two or More108
American Indian13
Pacific Islander49
  • White
    1,549 (69.2%)
  • Hispanic
    395 (17.6%)
  • Two or More
    108 (4.8%)
  • Black
    98 (4.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    49 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    27 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.6%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Le Mars Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,239*
Teachers (FTE):286.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.8
Schools in Le Mars Comm School District
Found 6 Schools