Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum (Closed 2023)

303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum serves 193 students in grades 5-8.

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum
5	35
6	53
7	52
8	53

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Total Students

193 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum
2023	193
2022	193
2021	193
2020	193
2019	193
2018	193
2017	193
2016	193
2015	193

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Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum
2023	16
2022	16
2021	16
2020	16
2019	16
2018	16
2017	16
2016	16
2015	16

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This School

State Level (IA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum	Iowa	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District
2023	12:1	14:1	14:1
2022	12:1	14:1	15:1
2021	12:1	14:1	14:1
2020	12:1	14:1	14:1
2019	12:1	14:1	14:1
2018	12:1	14:1	14:1
2017	12:1	14:1	14:1
2016	12:1	14:1	14:1
2015	12:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum	Iowa	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum	Iowa	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District
2023	1%	13%	3%
2022	1%	12%	3%
2021	1%	12%	3%
2020	1%	11%	3%
2019	1%	11%	3%
2018	2%	11%	3%
2017	2%	11%	3%
2016	2%	10%	3%
2015	2%	11%	2%

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Black

n/a

White

98%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum	Iowa	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District
2023	98%	72%	94%
2022	98%	73%	95%
2021	98%	74%	95%
2020	98%	75%	95%
2019	98%	75%	95%
2018	98%	77%	96%
2017	98%	77%	96%
2016	98%	78%	97%
2015	98%	78%	96%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.04

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum	Iowa	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District
2023	0.04	0.46	0.11
2022	0.04	0.45	0.10
2021	0.04	0.43	0.10
2020	0.04	0.42	0.09
2019	0.04	0.42	0.09
2018	0.04	0.39	0.08
2017	0.04	0.39	0.08
2016	0.04	0.38	0.06
2015	0.04	0.38	0.07

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Eligible for

16%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum	Iowa	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District
2023	16%	36%	23%
2022	16%	35%	23%
2021	16%	35%	21%
2020	16%	36%	23%
2019	16%	36%	23%
2018	15%	34%	24%
2017	15%	34%	24%
2016	15%	34%	21%
2015	15%	34%	20%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum	Iowa	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District
2023	6%	6%	4%
2022	6%	5%	3%
2021	6%	6%	5%
2020	6%	7%	9%
2019	6%	7%	9%
2018	6%	7%	5%
2017	6%	7%	5%
2016	6%	7%	6%
2015	6%	7%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Manson Northwest Webster Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum?

193 students attend Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum?

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum offer ?

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum part of?

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum is part of Manson Northwest Webster Community School District.

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Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum (Closed 2023)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

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