- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 191833001053 · Manson, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 14:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Manson Northwest Webster Elementary (439 students)
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School compares
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District reports $11,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.