Lu Verne: Schools & Education
Lu Verne is served by 6 public schools. Humboldt High School is the largest at 496 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,656 students.
- ~45 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 45 residents per school. 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Gilmore City-Bradgate Comm Sch, Humboldt Comm School District, Twin Rivers Comm School Distri |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1912600, 1914370, 1928200 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,621 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 113 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 661 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 40.8% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | La James International College-Ft Dodge |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | La James International College-Ft Dodge |
| Nearest College · City | Fort Dodge |
| Nearest College · Phone | (515) 576-3119 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | GILMORE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (515) 373-6562 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 308 S GILMORE, GILMORE CITY IA 50541 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.6% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12