Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School vs Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 293 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School
Belmond · Public high · Grades 7–12
297 students
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
Belmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
| Measure | Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School Belmond, Iowa | Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School Belmond, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #291 of 319 | #380 of 654 |
| National rank | #7057 of 16,910 | #9478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 297 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 73% |
| city | Belmond | Belmond |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 54.9).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 57.7%).
- •Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 297.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School better than Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 54.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Belmond and Belmond in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School: 297. Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School is 291st of 319 and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is 380th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).