Top Rankings
North Kossuth Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 241 students in North Kossuth Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in North Kossuth Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
241 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Kossuth Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥80%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
87%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,307 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,822 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,307
$16,596
Spending / Student
$20,822
$16,167
Best North Kossuth Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Kossuth Comm School District?
North Kossuth Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 241 students.
What is the rank of North Kossuth Comm School District?
North Kossuth Comm School District is ranked #5 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Kossuth Comm School District?
87% of North Kossuth Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $20,822 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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