- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Webster City, IA
Sunset Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193063001763
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Heights Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Webster City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Webster City, IA.
School address
District: Webster City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193063001763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Sunset Heights Elementary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 193063001763 · Webster City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster City High School (505 students)
Sunset Heights Elementary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sunset Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster City H
Webster City High School
505 students
- Webster City M
Webster City Middle School
454 students
- This school
Sunset Heights Elementary School
311 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Elementary School
210 students
- Northeast Hami
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
208 students
What this shows Sunset Heights Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Heights Elementary School compares
Sunset Heights Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Iowa - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$12,872
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Sunset Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster City Comm School District reports $12,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Hamilton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Webster City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School?
Sunset Heights Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Webster City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights Elementary School is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Sunset Heights Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Sunset Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Heights Elementary School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Webster City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Heights Elementary School?
Sunset Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does Sunset Heights Elementary School rank among public schools in Webster City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Webster City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Webster City Comm School District?
Besides Sunset Heights Elementary School, Webster City Comm School District also operates Webster City High School (505 students), Webster City Middle School (454 students), and Pleasant View Elementary School (210 students). See the Webster City Comm School District district page for the complete list.