Winterset Elementary School

Winterset Comm School District
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
499 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Winterset Elementary School, located at 404 S 2nd Ave in Winterset, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Winterset Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. As a hub for the local community, it emphasizes core curriculum subjects while promoting character development and preparing young learners for their transition into the middle school level.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Winterset, reflecting the community’s commitment to quality education and small-town values. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, Winterset Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The staff works closely with families and the broader community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded foundation that prepares them for future academic success and lifelong learning.
499
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    454 (91.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Winterset Comm School District
Phone: (515)462-1551
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* 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 61
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 113
Grade 3 115
Gender Ratio