Total enrollment
727
-80 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Emmetsburg
Iowa · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Emmetsburg, Iowa total 3, collectively serving roughly 727 students (an average of about 242 per campus).
7-year change in Emmetsburg
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg High School | High | 09-12 | 235 |
| Emmetsburg Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 199 |
| West Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 293 |
About Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg, Iowa is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 727 students. By school count, it is a small city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 242, lower than the state mean of about 376.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 10%: 807 students in SY 2017-18 versus 727 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Emmetsburg discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.