Top Rankings
North Kossuth Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 276 students in North Kossuth Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in North Kossuth Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
276 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
North Kossuth Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
245 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
89%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
21
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,225 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,181 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,225
$16,392
Spending / Student
$18,181
$15,968
Best North Kossuth Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Kossuth Comm School District?
North Kossuth Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of North Kossuth Comm School District?
North Kossuth Comm School District is ranked #112 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Kossuth Comm School District?
89% of North Kossuth Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Kossuth Comm School District?
North Kossuth Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Kossuth Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,181 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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