Enrollment
337
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manson, IA
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School
Federal NCES profile for Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191833001053
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 337
- students enrolled
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191833001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manson, Iowa, enrolling 337 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District, also runs Manson Northwest Webster Elementary (439 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School compares
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District, which includes Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School.
$11,756
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.2%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manson Northwest Webster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School
How many students attend Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School?
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manson, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School?
24.9% of students at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School?
The largest demographic group at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Manson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School?
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School a good school?
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District?
Besides Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School, Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District also operates Manson Northwest Webster Elementary (439 students). See the Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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