Enrollment
454
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Webster City, IA
Webster City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Webster City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193063001765
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster City Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Webster City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster City Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster City Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Webster City, IA.
School address
District: Webster City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193063001765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster City Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster City Middle School
Webster City Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Webster City, Iowa, enrolling 454 students.
At 14.6:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Webster City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunset Heights Elementary School (311 students): Webster City Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13:1).
Webster City Comm School District also operates Webster City High School (505 students) and Sunset Heights Elementary School (311 students) alongside Webster City Middle School.
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 Webster City Middle School compares
Webster City Middle 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$12,157
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
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 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Webster City Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster City Comm School District, which includes Webster City Middle School.
$12,157
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 52.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Webster City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster City High 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Webster City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~454 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Webster City Middle School
How many students attend Webster City Middle School?
Webster City Middle School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Webster City, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster City Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% 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 Webster City Middle School?
47.5% of students at Webster City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Webster City Middle School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Webster City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster City Middle School?
Webster City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
How does Webster City Middle School rank among public schools in Webster City?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster City Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Webster City on the city page.
Is Webster City Middle School a good school?
Webster City Middle School earns 48/100 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 Webster City Comm School District?
Besides Webster City Middle School, Webster City Comm School District also operates Webster City High School (505 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.
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