Total enrollment
1,326
+73 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Oelwein
Iowa · Public K-12
5 public K-12 schools, 1,326 students, one city. That is the Oelwein entry on the numbers, with a mix of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Oelwein
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 87%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Husky Learning Center | Elementary | PK-KG | 173 |
| Oelwein High School | High | 09-12 | 334 |
| Oelwein Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 350 |
| Oelwein Online School | Combined | PK-12 | 175 |
| Wings Park Elementary School | Elementary | 01-04 | 294 |
About Oelwein
Oelwein, Iowa is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,326 students. By school count, it is a small city.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Oelwein average about 265 students each, 30% lower than the Iowa norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Oelwein has expanded 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,253 students to 1,326. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 87% to 82%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Oelwein discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.