Parker Elementary School (Closed 2009)

611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parker Elementary School serves 264 students in grades 2-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Parker Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parker Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parker Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parker Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
84%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parker Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Parker Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
264 students attend Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Parker Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary School offer ?
Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Parker Elementary School part of?
Parker Elementary School is part of Belmond-Klemme Community School District.

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