Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
1004 Seventh Street NE
Belmond, IA 50421
362 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School, located in Belmond, Iowa, is a key component of the Belmond-Klemme Community School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and comprehensive educational foundation for students in their primary years. As part of a small-town district, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that seeks to foster both academic growth and the social development of its student body.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while maintaining an accessible, community-focused approach. By utilizing its resources and maintaining a commitment to student achievement, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary strives to create a positive, engaging atmosphere where young learners can build the essential skills needed for their transition into the middle school grades within the district.
362
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (54.4%)
  • Hispanic
    149 (41.2%)
  • Black
    9 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
Phone: (641)444-4300
Website: http://www.bkcsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 53
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 42
Gender Ratio