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Enrollment
439
Elementary
DISTRICT 388 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MANSON NORTHWEST WEBSTER COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191833001052
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
303 Pierce Street, Barnum, IA 50518 · (515) 542-3211 · Webster County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL439 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
139 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 41%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 63 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 48 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 58 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 39 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 68 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 43 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 61 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (59) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (61).
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary→Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School
Based on grade levels within Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manson Northwest Webster Elementary this school | 439 | 31.7% | N/A |
| Logan-Magnolia Elementary School Logan | 431 | 32.3% | 82.7% |
| Central Lyon Elementary School Rock Rapids | 431 | 29.9% | 82.7% |
| Pleasantville Elementary Pleasantville | 456 | 29.8% | 77.8% |
| Lincoln Elementary School Osage | 405 | 29.4% | 75.5% |
| Ekstrand Elementary School De Witt | 464 | 30.2% | 77.3% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Manson Northwest Webster Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Webster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 439 | #163 of 705 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #435 of 561 | #6 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.8% | #478 of 561 | #7 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.7% | #479 of 666 | #7 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.4% | #242 of 359 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
439
+11 (+3%) vs 2020
+74% since 1990-91, when it was 252
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 439 | 29.6 | 14.8:1 | 32% (139) |
| 2023-24 | 440 | 27.2 | 16.2:1 | 35% (153) |
| 2022-23 | 429 | 29.7 | 14.5:1 | 27% (116) |
| 2020-21 | 428 | 29 | 14.8:1 | 28% (121) |
| 2017-18 | 479 | 29.8 | 16.1:1 | 29% (139) |
| 2015-16 | 438 | 28 | 15.6:1 | 31% (134) |
| 2010-11 | 379 | 24 | 15.8:1 | 28% (108) |
| 2000-01 | 224 | 17 | 13.2:1 | 21% (46) |
| 1990-91 | 252 | 16 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Manson Northwest Webster Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (479 to 439); teachers unchanged (29.8 to 29.6).
About Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school in Barnum, Iowa, (ZIP code 50518). The student body numbers 439 students, from pre-K through 6. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Iowa is about 325, so this school runs 35% larger than that.
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary is among 2 schools run by Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District, which serves 776 students.
The large majority of students at Manson Northwest Webster Elementary, 92%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary has a diversity index of 16%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary counts 29.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 14.8 students for each one. The 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa is lower than this school's figure. About 32% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Webster County is 50%.
Federal survey data for Webster County show that median household income is about $68,975, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary is among the 12 public schools in Webster County.
The nearest other public school, Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School, is about 8.7 miles away. In all, 5 other public schools sit within ten miles of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary.
Under the NCES locale system, Manson Northwest Webster Elementary is Rural: Distant.
Federal counts put enrollment at 428 in 2020-21 and 439 in 2024-25, a 3% increase.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Webster County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,886
Census ACS
Median income
$68,975
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
4,678 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District
- Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High SchoolHigh · 337 students
Nearby schools
- Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School8.7 mi · 337
- Feelhaver Elementary School9.1 mi · 227
- Early Childhood Center9.5 mi · 376
- Duncombe Elementary School9.5 mi · 438
- Butler Elementary School9.7 mi · 328
- Cooper Elementary School10.1 mi · 231
Frequently asked questions
About Manson Northwest Webster ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Manson Northwest Webster Elementary?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary enrolls approximately 439 students in grades PK-06.
Is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Manson Northwest Webster Elementary have?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Manson Northwest Webster Elementary?
Student demographics at Manson Northwest Webster Elementary are roughly 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Manson Northwest Webster Elementary?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary is overseen by Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District in Webster County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.