Public schools in Storm Lake, IA
6 open public schools with an address in Storm Lake, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,933
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Storm Lake public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Storm Lake, IA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,933 students, an average of 489 per school. The largest campus is Storm Lake High School (851 students), and the largest elementary school is Storm Lake Elementary (822).
Every listed school belongs to Storm Lake Comm School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 70% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Storm Lake
Elementary schools in Storm Lake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake Early Elementary School Storm Lake Comm School District | KG–01 | 437 | 12.9:1 | |
| Storm Lake Elementary Storm Lake Comm School District | 02–05 | 822 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Storm Lake
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake Middle School Storm Lake Comm School District | 06–08 | 651 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Storm Lake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS Storm Lake Comm School District · Charter | 12–12 | 50 | — | |
| Storm Lake High School Storm Lake Comm School District | 09–12 | 851 | 19.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Storm Lake
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Early Childhood Ctr Storm Lake Comm School District | PK–PK | 122 | 13.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.6%
- Hispanic56%
- Black4.6%
- Asian12.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander12.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Storm Lake schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,933 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Storm Lake
How many public schools are in Storm Lake, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Storm Lake: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,933 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Storm Lake?
All listed public schools with an address in Storm Lake belong to Storm Lake Comm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Storm Lake?
Storm Lake High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Storm Lake, with 851 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Storm Lake?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Storm Lake are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Storm Lake schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Storm Lake public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the Iowa school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Storm Lake guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Iowa cities