Serving 348 students in grades 3-5, Northstar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northstar Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Knoxville, IA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 160.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northstar Elementary School's student population of 348 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northstar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northstar Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northstar Elementary School's ranking?
Northstar Elementary School is ranked #971 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Northstar Elementary School often compared to?
Northstar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Northstar Elementary School?
348 students attend Northstar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northstar Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northstar Elementary School?
Northstar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northstar Elementary School offer ?
Northstar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northstar Elementary School part of?
Northstar Elementary School is part of Knoxville Comm School District.
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