North Kossuth Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
North Kossuth Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Kossuth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Kossuth Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
North Kossuth Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Kossuth Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
9%
12%

Black
1%
7%

White
86%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Kossuth Elementary School's ranking?
North Kossuth Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend North Kossuth Elementary School?
145 students attend North Kossuth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North Kossuth Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Kossuth Elementary School?
North Kossuth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Kossuth Elementary School offer ?
North Kossuth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Kossuth Elementary School part of?
North Kossuth Elementary School is part of North Kossuth Community School District.
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