- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Webster City Middle School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 193063001765 · Webster City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.6:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster City High School (505 students)
Webster City Middle School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Webster City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster City H
Webster City High School
505 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster City Middle School compares
Webster City Middle 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,872
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~454 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.