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Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

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Manson Northwest Webster Elementary ranks 249 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

249^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary is a public elementary school located in Barnum, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 440 students. The school is part of the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District, which is ranked 267 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Manson Northwest Webster Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across grades 3-6 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 74.4% to 85.5% in ELA and 72.1% to 87.2% in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. Compared to nearby schools, the school outperforms most, with the exception of Taft Elementary School in the Humboldt Community School District, which has slightly higher proficiency rates in some grade levels.

However, the school faces a concerning challenge with rising chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 12.4% in 2021-2022 to 23.4% in 2022-2023, higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.04% to 34.77% over the past few years, suggesting a diverse socioeconomic background among its student population. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio also vary compared to nearby schools, indicating potential differences in resource allocation and individual attention available to students.

439

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,033

Per pupil spending ?

31.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

303 Pierce Street
Barnum, IA 50518

(515) 542-3211

District: Manson Northwest Webster Community School District

Students who attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary usually attend:

High:

Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Hispanic:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (77% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 57th (2025) from a 30th-percentile low (2016)

✓Above the Iowa median (57th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg72%

249^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

267^th of 313Manson Northwest Webster Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	61.5	249 of 576	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.5	251 of 603	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.2	418 of 599	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.0	420 of 616	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	69.5	174 of 603	71.1%	★★★★☆
2013	61.8	260 of 624	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.8	162 of 626	74.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+8 vs state

Mathematics77%+4 vs state

Science58%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	303 Pierce Street	Barnum	50518	Webster County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 542-3211	439	30	14.8	31.7%	402 (91.6%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	61.5	249^th of 576 public elementary schools	56.8%					(n/a)	82.1	76.1	74.4	85.5	87.2	76.1	72.1	75.8	58.1	$12,033	$373	$11,659
Feelhaver Elementary School	Public	1-5	1300 14th Ave N	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5680	227	13	17.0	33.5%	181 (79.7%)	10 (4.4%)	20 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	35.5	431^st of 576 public elementary schools	25.2%		45.3	362^nd of 557 public elementary schools	35.0%	69	56.0	68.6	81.4		62.0	60.0	58.1		67.4	$15,454	$1,136	$14,318
Duncombe Elementary School	Public	1-5	1620 6th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5623	438	30	14.3	70.1%	224 (51.1%)	32 (7.3%)	113 (25.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (14.6%)	5.4	546^th of 576 public elementary schools	5.2%		6.7	529^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.0%	17	43.5	46.2	45.2		45.6	32.3	52.1		45.2	$15,271	$1,808	$13,463
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	104 So. 17th St.	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5740	376	28	13.5	42.0%	237 (63.0%)	28 (7.4%)	64 (17.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (12.2%)								(n/a)
Butler Elementary School	Public	1-5	945 South 18th Street	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5882	328	25	13.2	65.9%	209 (63.7%)	25 (7.6%)	50 (15.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (11.9%)	9.4	531^st of 576 public elementary schools	7.8%		7.3	525^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.7%	6	34.5	54.0	46.8		34.5	47.6	59.7		51.6	$15,434	$1,605	$13,830
Cooper Elementary School	Public	1-5	2420 14th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5602	231	16	14.2	43.7%	180 (77.9%)	9 (3.9%)	20 (8.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.7%)	3	566^th of 576 public elementary schools	1.7%		14.4	491^st of 557 public elementary schools	11.8%	75	34.1	45.7	44.2		48.8	34.8	44.2		37.2	$18,249	$1,339	$16,910
Southeast Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3116 Zearing Ave	Farnhamville	50538	Calhoun County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 370-2861	223	16	13.9	51.1%	197 (88.3%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.7%)	63.3	234^th of 576 public elementary schools	59.4%					(n/a)	71.8	69.8			87.2	86.0
South Central Calhoun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	330 Brower Street	Rockwell City	50579	Calhoun County	South Central Calhoun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 297-8621	299	26	11.6	44.5%	281 (94.0%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)	57.6				81.4					$11,816	$804	$11,011
Gilmore City Elementary School	Public	K-5	402 SE E Ave	Gilmore City	50541	Humboldt County	Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 373-6124	59	7	8.4	59.3%	53 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)								(n/a)	30.0				60.0					$26,655	$924	$25,731
Taft Elementary School	Public	1-4	612 2nd Ave North	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3216	369	34	10.9	30.6%	307 (83.2%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	81.1	62^nd of 576 public elementary schools	89.2%		79.1	77^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.2%	15	82.4	87.5			84.7	89.4				$12,984	$826	$12,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

How many students attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 439 students attended Manson Northwest Webster Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary?

Students at Manson Northwest Webster Elementary are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary a good school?

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary ranks 249^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary attend?

Students who attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

What district is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary in?

Manson Northwest Webster Community School District

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