Sunset Heights Elementary School

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Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks 323 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunset Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Webster City, Iowa, serving 288 students in grades 2-4. The school is part of the Webster City Community School District, which is ranked 231 out of 309 districts in the state.

Sunset Heights stands out for its consistent academic performance, outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 71.2% of 4th-grade students at Sunset Heights were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 65.3% in the district and 72.9% statewide. In Mathematics, 73.6% of 3rd-grade students at Sunset Heights were proficient or better, compared to 72% in the district and 76.3% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 13 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Northeast Hamilton Elementary School (14.1) and some schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District (11.7 to 14.2).

Sunset Heights has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (28.12%) and Asian (3.82%) students compared to the state averages (14.6% and 2.7%, respectively) and the nearby Northeast Hamilton Elementary School (21.33% Hispanic and 2.67% Asian). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.08% to 55.52% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Northeast Hamilton Elementary School (52%) but lower than some schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District, such as Butler Elementary (76.52%) and Duncombe Elementary (78.96%).

Detail:

Public 2-4

1101 Boone St
Webster City, IA 50595-1948

(515) 832-9245

District: Webster City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
323^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,832

Students who attend Sunset Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Webster City Middle School
High:	Webster City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Hispanic:

26.4%

Asian:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (26.4%), Asian (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Heights Elementary School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Sunset Heights Elementary School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Heights Elementary School is $13,832.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunset Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Webster City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster City Community School District 231^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunset Heights Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	61.43	260^th	626	58.5%
2013	72.76	119^th	624	80.9%
2014	70.20	164^th	603	72.8%
2015	47.18	409^th	616	33.6%
2016	45.77	388^th	599	35.2%
2017	58.08	287^th	574	50.0%
2018	61.09	251^st	567	55.7%
2019	44.69	376^th	603	37.6%
2021	31.59	430^th	567	24.2%
2022	49.05	338^th	574	41.1%
2023	49.00	331^st	565	41.4%
2024	50.51	323^rd	557	42.0%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunset Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	193	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
1989	197	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1990	208	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1991	339	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1992	356	0	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1993	341	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1994	334	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1995	342	2	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1996	342	2	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1997	251	2	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	268
1998	293	3	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1999	296	3	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2000	318	3	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	-27	303
2001	302	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2002	300	0	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2003	300	0	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2004	300	0	6	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2005	279	1	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2006	260	2	14	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2007	245	4	18	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2008	248	6	20	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2009	258	7	21	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2010	223	1	22	36	0	0	13	0	295
2011	248	2	20	41	0	0	13	0	324
2012	246	2	15	38	1	0	11	0	313
2013	253	0	17	45	1	0	21	0	337
2014	247	0	20	65	1	0	15	0	348
2015	250	0	27	60	0	0	10	0	347
2016	251	0	28	71	1	0	8	0	359
2017	231	1	25	69	1	0	8	0	335
2018	209	2	20	73	1	0	8	0	313
2019	199	4	16	75	0	0	11	0	305
2020	201	2	19	75	0	0	6	0	303
2021	178	2	21	81	1	0	7	0	290
2022	182	0	19	72	1	0	10	0	284
2023	179	0	11	81	3	0	14	0	288
2024	199	1	11	80	2	0	10	0	303

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	195	14.7	13.2	17.4
1989	201	14.1	14.2	16.4
1990	213	13.6	15.6	15.5
1991	346	20.6	16.7	22.8
1992	366	21.0	17.4	18.6
1993	347	20.3	17.1	28.2
1994	338	20.3	16.7	25.7
1995	351	20.5	17.1	25.1
1996	351	20.5	17.1	25.1
1997	268	19.2	14.0	25.7
1998	308	20.9	14.7	24
1999	308	21.9	14.1	30.2
2000	303	20.5	14.8	27.9
2001	310	21.4	14.5	30.3
2002	318	22.4	14.2	31.4
2003	318	22.4	14.2	31.4
2004	319	22.1	14.4	33.5
2005	298	20.0	14.9	36.9
2006	295	20.5	14.4	34.9
2007	291	20.5	14.2	42.3
2008	301	21.8	13.8	41.5
2009	313	26.0	12.0	43.1
2010	295	22.4	13.1	48.5
2011	324	20.0	16.2	54.6
2012	313	22.4	13.9	55.6
2013	337	21.7	15.4	56.7
2014	348	24.7	14.0	59.5
2015	347	24.0	14.4	55
2016	359	23.0	15.6	52.6
2017	335	23.6	14.1	53.1
2018	313	21.7	14.4	55
2019	305	21.5	14.1	58
2020	303	22.3	13.5	57.1
2021	290	22.3	13.0	55.5
2022	284	23.9	11.8	39.1
2023	288	24.0	12.0	50.7
2024	303	23.2	13.0	51.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	195	14.7	13.2	17.4
1989	201	14.1	14.2	16.4
1990	213	13.6	15.6	15.5
1991	346	20.6	16.7	22.8
1992	366	21.0	17.4	18.6
1993	347	20.3	17.1	28.2
1994	338	20.3	16.7	25.7
1995	351	20.5	17.1	25.1
1996	351	20.5	17.1	25.1
1997	268	19.2	14.0	25.7
1998	308	20.9	14.7	24
1999	308	21.9	14.1	30.2
2000	303	20.5	14.8	27.9
2001	310	21.4	14.5	30.3
2002	318	22.4	14.2	31.4
2003	318	22.4	14.2	31.4
2004	319	22.1	14.4	33.5
2005	298	20.0	14.9	36.9
2006	295	20.5	14.4	34.9
2007	291	20.5	14.2	42.3
2008	301	21.8	13.8	41.5
2009	313	26.0	12.0	43.1
2010	295	22.4	13.1	48.5
2011	324	20.0	16.2	54.6
2012	313	22.4	13.9	55.6
2013	337	21.7	15.4	56.7
2014	348	24.7	14.0	59.5
2015	347	24.0	14.4	55
2016	359	23.0	15.6	52.6
2017	335	23.6	14.1	53.1
2018	313	21.7	14.4	55
2019	305	21.5	14.1	58
2020	303	22.3	13.5	57.1
2021	290	22.3	13.0	55.5
2022	284	23.9	11.8	39.1
2023	288	24.0	12.0	50.7
2024	303	23.2	13.0	51.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Heights Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$828 (6.0%)	$13,004 (94.0%)	$13,832

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 376^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 331^st of 565 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Heights Elementary School)	57.4	62.9	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Community School District)	57.4	56.8	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Heights Elementary School)	69.3	74.2	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster City Community School District)	69.3	71.2	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Heights Elementary School)	70.4	67.8	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Community School District)	70.4	67.7	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Heights Elementary School)	73.5	78.2	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Community School District)	73.5	78.8	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	305	288	5.6%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	16	11	31.3%
Hispanic	75	81	8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	199	179	10.1%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	50.7%	7.3%

Schools Near Sunset Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunset Heights Elementary School	Public	2-4	1101 Boone St	Webster City	50595	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 832-9245	303	23	13.0	51.2%	199 (65.7%)	1 (0.3%)	80 (26.4%)	11 (3.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	50.5	323^rd of 557 public elementary schools	42.0%		49	331^st of 565 public elementary schools	41.4%	8	68.5	71.2			73.6	71.2				$13,832	$828	$13,004
Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1901 Willson Ave	Webster City	50595	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 832-9241	209	17	12.3	49.8%	142 (67.9%)	2 (1.0%)	52 (24.9%)	6 (2.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)										$15,578	$1,293	$14,285
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 Illinois St	Blairsburg	50034	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 325-6234	223	16	14.2	54.7%	137 (61.4%)	2 (0.9%)	70 (31.4%)	9 (4.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	28.6	447^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.7%		40	399^th of 565 public elementary schools	29.4%	48	44.4	35.0	68.8	94.7	66.7	60.0	37.5	57.9	56.3
Stratford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Shakespeare Ave	Stratford	50249	Hamilton County	Stratford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 838-2208	82	8	10.7	52.4%	73 (89.0%)	1 (1.2%)	7 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)										$28,246	$1,224	$27,022
South Hamilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	404 Blaine St	Jewell	50130	Hamilton County	South Hamilton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 827-5096	355	25	14.3	33.8%	312 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	78.3	80^th of 557 public elementary schools	85.6%		87.3	26^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.4%	54	74.0	85.4	88.9	87.2	84.0	85.4	80.6	78.7	77.8	$13,241	$322	$12,918
Eagle Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	425 North Fort	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 448-3126	443	37	12.0	55.3%	230 (51.9%)	7 (1.6%)	187 (42.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.3%)	33.4	425^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.7%		16.5	499^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.7%	74	56.3	60.3			81.3	51.7				$12,163	$848	$11,316
Cooper Elementary School	Public	1-5	2420 14th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5602	238	18	13.1	46.2%	178 (74.8%)	14 (5.9%)	22 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.7%)	14.4	491^st of 557 public elementary schools	11.8%		23.4	469^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.0%	22	35.4	51.2	64.6		60.4	53.5	51.1		38.3	$18,249	$1,339	$16,910
Butler Elementary School	Public	1-5	945 South 18th Street	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5882	344	27	12.8	69.2%	218 (63.4%)	32 (9.3%)	53 (15.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	36 (10.5%)	7.3	525^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.7%		5.7	540^th of 565 public elementary schools	4.4%	15	40.0	47.7	48.7		55.4	36.9	51.3		35.9	$15,434	$1,605	$13,830
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	104 So. 17th St.	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5740	382	26	14.7	44.8%	262 (68.6%)	22 (5.8%)	51 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	44 (11.5%)								(n/a)
Duncombe Elementary School	Public	1-5	1620 6th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5623	454	31	14.8	70.3%	228 (50.2%)	37 (8.1%)	115 (25.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	64 (14.1%)	6.7	529^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.0%		14.6	507^th of 565 public elementary schools	10.3%	22	39.2	57.3	49.4		43.3	49.3	43.7		28.7	$15,271	$1,808	$13,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Heights Elementary School

How many students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Sunset Heights Elementary School.

What district is Sunset Heights Elementary School in?

Webster City Community School District

Is Sunset Heights Elementary School a good school?

Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks 323^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sunset Heights Elementary School?

Students at Sunset Heights Elementary School are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sunset Heights Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sunset Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Webster City Middle School
High : Webster City High School

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