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Webster County

Iowa · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 4,810 students, in a county of 36,886 residents.

Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
4,810
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,975
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.3%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
7
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fort Dodge Comm School District
3,527 students · 4 districts in Webster County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Webster 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
86%
Hispanic
7%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.4% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fort Dodge High SchoolFort DodgeHigh09-121,072·
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolFort DodgeMiddle06-08759·
Duncombe Elementary SchoolFort DodgeElementary01-05461·
Manson Northwest Webster ElementaryBarnumElementaryPK-06429·
Early Childhood CenterFort DodgeElementaryPK-KG385·
Butler Elementary SchoolFort DodgeElementary01-05379·
Southeast Valley High SchoolGowrieHigh09-12331·
Southeast Webster-Grand Southeast Valley MiddleBurnsideMiddle05-08324·
Cooper Elementary SchoolFort DodgeElementary01-05252·
Feelhaver Elementary SchoolFort DodgeElementary01-05219·
Dayton CenterDaytonElementaryPK-04199·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Webster County?
Webster County, Iowa has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,810 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Webster County?
The county's public school system includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Webster County?
Fort Dodge Comm School District is the largest school district in Webster County, serving approximately 3,527 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Webster County?
Webster County, Iowa has a population of approximately 36,886, with a median age of 40. About 21.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Webster County?
Median household income in Webster County is $68,975, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Webster County?
Approximately 22.0% of adults 25 and older in Webster County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Webster County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.3% of students in Webster 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 Webster County schools?
Across Webster County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Webster County?
Webster County residents are approximately 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Webster County is owner-occupied?
Webster County has about 17,082 housing units, of which roughly 70.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data