Total enrollment
472
-82 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Belle Plaine
Iowa · Public K-12
Belle Plaine reports 2 public K-12 schools and approximately 472 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 236.
7-year change in Belle Plaine
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School | High | 07-12 | 205 |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 267 |
About Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine, Iowa is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 472 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 236, lower than the state mean of about 376.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Belle Plaine has fell 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 554 students to 472. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 93% to 89%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Belle Plaine discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.