Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Barnum, IA, encompassing approximately 224.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School's ranking?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School often compared to?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dayton Center, Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School?
439 students attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School offer ?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School part of?
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School is part of Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District.
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