Winterset Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 303 Wambold Dr. in Winterset, Iowa, the Winterset Community School District operates as an active, traditional public school system positioned along the rural fringe of the greater Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area. Encompassing four operational schools, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. According to federal education data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total student body of 1,644 learners, maintaining a balanced student population across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels within a tight-knit central Iowa community.

To support student growth and day-to-day operations, the district maintains a robust staffing ecosystem comprising approximately 471 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes roughly 224 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 50 instructional aides, and nearly 196 dedicated support personnel, ensuring that students benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio and individual academic care. For families, students, and educational researchers assessing district resources and community infrastructure, Winterset Community School District exemplifies a well-supported rural-fringe public system. Further information and community connections are available through the district's main portal at www.winterset.k12.ia.us or by calling (515) 462-2718.
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Total Schools
1,644
Total Students
223.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winterset Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,523
Hispanic59
Black6
Asian13
Two or More40
American Indian2
  • White
    1,523 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    40 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    13 (0.8%)
  • Black
    6 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Winterset Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,644*
Teachers (FTE):223.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in Winterset Comm School District
Found 4 Schools