- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Webster City, IA
Webster City High School
Federal NCES profile for Webster City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193063001764
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster City High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Webster City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster City High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster City High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Webster City, IA.
School address
District: Webster City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193063001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Webster City High School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 193063001764 · Webster City, IA High · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14.9:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster City Middle School (454 students)
Webster City High School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Webster City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Webster City High School
505 students
- Webster City M
Webster City Middle School
454 students
- Sunset Heights
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 Webster City High School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster City High School compares
Webster City 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Webster City High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Webster City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Hamilton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Webster City High School
How many students attend Webster City High School?
Webster City High School has 505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Webster City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster City High School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster City High School?
41.0% of students at Webster City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster City High School?
The largest demographic group at Webster City High School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Webster City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster City High School?
Webster City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Webster City High School rank among public schools in Webster City?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster City High School ranks #4 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 Webster City High School, Webster City Comm School District also operates Webster City Middle School (454 students), Sunset Heights Elementary School (311 students), and Pleasant View Elementary School (210 students). See the Webster City Comm School District district page for the complete list.