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Emmet County

Iowa · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,383 students, in a county of 9,262 residents.

Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,383
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,730
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.7%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist
1,189 students · 2 districts in Emmet County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Emmet County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
87%
Hispanic
10%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
70%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
19.1% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Demoney ElementaryEsthervilleElementaryPK-04493·
Estherville Lincoln Central High SchoolEsthervilleHigh09-12384·
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle SchoolEsthervilleMiddle05-08312·
North Union High SchoolArmstrongHigh09-12194·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Emmet County?
Emmet County, Iowa has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,383 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Emmet County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Emmet County?
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist is the largest school district in Emmet County, serving approximately 1,189 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Emmet County?
Emmet County has roughly 9,262 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Emmet County?
Median household income in Emmet County is $63,730, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Emmet County?
Approximately 17.1% of adults 25 and older in Emmet County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Emmet County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.7% of students in Emmet County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Iowa county average of 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Emmet County schools?
Across Emmet County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Emmet County?
Emmet County residents are approximately 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Emmet County is owner-occupied?
Emmet County has about 4,520 housing units, of which roughly 79.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data