Northstar Elementary School

407 W Larson
Knoxville, IA 50138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Northstar Elementary School serves 331 students in grades 3-5.
Northstar Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northstar Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Northstar Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Northstar Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
91%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #995 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Northstar Elementary School?
331 students attend Northstar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Northstar Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northstar Elementary School?
Northstar Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northstar Elementary School offer ?
Northstar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northstar Elementary School part of?
Northstar Elementary School is part of Knoxville Community School District.

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5   1/17/2018
It's fun you get lunch make friends and have an amazing principal
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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