Winterset Elementary School

404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Winterset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winterset Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Winterset Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winterset Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#710 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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65-69%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winterset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winterset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
91%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Winterset Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winterset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winterset Elementary School's ranking?
Winterset Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Winterset Elementary School often compared to?
Winterset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Interstate 35 Elementary School, Earlham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Winterset Elementary School?
499 students attend Winterset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Winterset Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winterset Elementary School?
Winterset Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winterset Elementary School offer ?
Winterset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winterset Elementary School part of?
Winterset Elementary School is part of Winterset Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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