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Hamilton County

Iowa · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 2,501 students, in a county of 14,886 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,501
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,432
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.5%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Webster City Comm School District
1,731 students · 3 districts in Hamilton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hamilton 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
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.8% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Webster City High SchoolWebster CityHigh09-12547·
Webster City Middle SchoolWebster CityMiddle05-08455·
South Hamilton ElemJewellElementaryPK-06362·
South Hamilton Middle And High SchoolJewellHigh07-12328·
Sunset Heights Elementary SchoolWebster CityElementary02-04288·
Northeast Hamilton Elementary SchoolBlairsburgElementaryPK-06225·
Pleasant View Elementary SchoolWebster CityElementaryPK-01216·
Stratford ElementaryStratfordElementaryPK-0680·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Hamilton County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Hamilton County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 2,501.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hamilton County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Hamilton County?
Webster City Comm School District is the largest school district in Hamilton County, serving approximately 1,731 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County has roughly 14,886 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
Median household income in Hamilton County is $72,432, above the Iowa average of $71,592. About 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hamilton County?
Approximately 22.8% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hamilton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.5% of students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County schools?
Across Hamilton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County residents are approximately 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hamilton County is owner-occupied?
Hamilton County has about 7,040 housing units, of which roughly 73.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data