Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum (Closed 2023)

303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum serves 193 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum?
193 students attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum offer ?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum part of?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum is part of Manson Northwest Webster Community School District.

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