Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District

www.mnwcougars.com

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School, located in Barnum, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub within the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District. Operating under the "Cougars" mascot, the school focuses on providing a supportive and foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and collaborative spirit typical of rural Iowa school systems. By leveraging resources from the broader Manson Northwest Webster district, the Barnum campus works to provide a well-rounded curriculum that fosters both social and intellectual development. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, curriculum updates, and district policies through the official website at [www.mnwcougars.com](http://www.mnwcougars.com).

429

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	18

White
401 (93.5 %)
Two or More
18 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.1 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District
Phone:	(515)542-3211
Website:	http://www.mnwcougars.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 53