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North Kossuth Elementary School

Summary:

North Kossuth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Swea City, Iowa, serving 130 students in grades PK-5 and part of the North Kossuth Community School District. This exceptional school has consistently delivered outstanding academic performance, ranking among the top 10 elementary schools in Iowa in the 2022-2023 school year.

North Kossuth Elementary School's students have significantly outperformed state averages on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science well above the state's. For example, 81.3% of 3rd graders, 100% of 4th graders, and 68.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates were also impressive, with 87.5% for 3rd grade, 94.7% for 4th grade, and 93.8% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%.

Compared to nearby schools, North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center and North Union Elementary, North Kossuth Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 13.3 students per teacher over the past three school years. This suggests a more favorable learning environment for students. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has a more diverse student body compared to North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 203 5th Street North
       Swea City, IA  50590

(515) 272-4361

District: North Kossuth Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,003 Help


Students who attend North Kossuth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Union Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Kossuth Elementary School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Kossuth Elementary School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare North Kossuth Elementary School employs 9.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Kossuth Elementary School is $14,003.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Kossuth Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Kossuth Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kossuth Community School District 35th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Kossuth Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 45.80 418th 626 33.2%
2013 37.36 475th 624 23.9%
2014 23.11 513th 603 14.9%
2015 65.11 236th 616 61.7%
2016 57.89 303rd 599 49.4%
2017 61.96 254th 574 55.7%
2018 87.11 24th 567 95.8%
2019 41.53 397th 603 34.2%
2021 61.44 224th 567 60.5%
2022 87.73 26th 574 95.5%
2023 90.59 10th 565 98.2%
2024 84.00 45th 557 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for North Kossuth Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 140 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1989 152 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 200 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1991 185 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1992 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1993 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1994 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1996 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1997 190 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 168 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1999 142 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2000 167 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a -13 158
2001 158 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2002 149 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2003 149 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2004 168 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2005 137 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 143
2006 147 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 143 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2008 133 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 136 4 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2010 132 2 0 12 0 2 0 0 148
2011 119 2 0 10 0 0 1 0 132
2012 106 2 0 8 0 0 1 0 117
2013 129 2 0 12 1 0 1 0 145
2014 144 3 0 10 1 2 0 0 160
2015 143 1 0 9 1 1 0 0 155
2016 144 3 0 5 1 1 2 0 156
2017 147 1 0 5 1 1 1 0 156
2018 144 1 0 4 1 0 4 0 154
2019 137 1 0 8 1 0 4 0 151
2020 139 1 0 9 0 0 7 0 156
2021 125 1 0 13 0 0 6 0 145
2022 125 3 0 7 0 0 7 0 142
2023 109 4 0 8 0 0 9 0 130
2024 113 4 0 14 0 0 9 0 140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Kossuth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 14.3 10.2 n/a
1989 156 11.2 13.9 20.5
1990 203 12.0 16.9 0
1991 189 13.2 14.3 26.5
1992 189 14.0 13.5 23.3
1993 203 13.5 15.0 20.7
1994 190 17.8 10.7 15.8
1995 179 16.5 10.8 17.3
1996 179 16.5 10.8 17.3
1997 196 10.2 19.2 13.8
1998 174 12.6 13.8 17.2
1999 146 15.1 9.7 22.6
2000 158 14.0 11.3 31
2001 165 14.4 11.5 35.8
2002 158 14.2 11.1 39.9
2003 158 14.2 11.1 39.9
2004 173 14.9 11.6 48.6
2005 143 14.1 10.1 46.9
2006 153 14.1 10.9 40.5
2007 156 10.4 15.0 41.7
2008 146 10.4 14.0 41.8
2009 152 10.4 14.6 53.3
2010 148 10.9 13.5 51.4
2011 132 10.3 12.7 54.5
2012 117 9.8 11.8 56.4
2013 145 8.2 17.5 62.8
2014 160 9.8 16.1 59.4
2015 155 10.0 15.5 60.6
2016 156 9.0 17.3 64.1
2017 156 12.3 12.6 67.3
2018 154 11.5 13.3 64.3
2019 151 11.4 13.1 68.9
2020 156 11.2 13.8 61.5
2021 145 12.2 11.8 65.5
2022 142 10.6 13.3 52.1
2023 130 11.6 11.2 56.9
2024 140 9.2 15.0 54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Kossuth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 14.3 10.2 n/a
1989 156 11.2 13.9 20.5
1990 203 12.0 16.9 0
1991 189 13.2 14.3 26.5
1992 189 14.0 13.5 23.3
1993 203 13.5 15.0 20.7
1994 190 17.8 10.7 15.8
1995 179 16.5 10.8 17.3
1996 179 16.5 10.8 17.3
1997 196 10.2 19.2 13.8
1998 174 12.6 13.8 17.2
1999 146 15.1 9.7 22.6
2000 158 14.0 11.3 31
2001 165 14.4 11.5 35.8
2002 158 14.2 11.1 39.9
2003 158 14.2 11.1 39.9
2004 173 14.9 11.6 48.6
2005 143 14.1 10.1 46.9
2006 153 14.1 10.9 40.5
2007 156 10.4 15.0 41.7
2008 146 10.4 14.0 41.8
2009 152 10.4 14.6 53.3
2010 148 10.9 13.5 51.4
2011 132 10.3 12.7 54.5
2012 117 9.8 11.8 56.4
2013 145 8.2 17.5 62.8
2014 160 9.8 16.1 59.4
2015 155 10.0 15.5 60.6
2016 156 9.0 17.3 64.1
2017 156 12.3 12.6 67.3
2018 154 11.5 13.3 64.3
2019 151 11.4 13.1 68.9
2020 156 11.2 13.8 61.5
2021 145 12.2 11.8 65.5
2022 142 10.6 13.3 52.1
2023 130 11.6 11.2 56.9
2024 140 9.2 15.0 54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Kossuth Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $493 (3.5%) $13,510 (96.5%) $14,003

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Kossuth Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 397th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 10th of 565 Elementary schools
 64.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Elementary School)73.195.2
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)73.195.2
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Elementary School)73.195.2
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)73.195.2
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Elementary School)42.981.3
 38.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)42.981.3
 38.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Elementary School)68.293.8
 25.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)68.293.8
 25.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Elementary School)64.786.7
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)64.786.7
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Elementary School)58.893.3
 34.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)58.893.3
 34.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students151130
 13.9%
African American14
 300%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander00
White137109
 20.4%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%56.9%
 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Kossuth Elementary School

Students at North Kossuth Elementary School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend North Kossuth Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Union Middle School

Yes. North Kossuth Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Iowa elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended North Kossuth Elementary School.


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