Total enrollment
589
-62 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Hawarden
Iowa · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Hawarden totals about 589 students across 3 schools (an average of 196 students per school).
4-year change in Hawarden
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,658
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
589
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Elementary School | Elementary | 02-05 | 193 |
| West Sioux High School | High | 09-12 | 242 |
| West Sioux Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 154 |
About Hawarden
Hawarden is a rural-scale Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 589 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Hawarden average about 196 students each, 48% below the Iowa norm.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Hawarden has declined 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 651 students to 589.
On this page, the community for Hawarden discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.