North Mahaska Elementary School

Q: Is North Mahaska Elementary School a good school?

North Mahaska Elementary School ranks 115 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-6

2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207-0089

(641) 637-4041

District: North Mahaska Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,272

Students who attend North Mahaska Elementary School usually attend:

High:

North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Mahaska Elementary School ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.25. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Mahaska Elementary School is 14. (See more...)

Compare North Mahaska Elementary School employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Mahaska Elementary School is $11,272.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

North Mahaska Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Mahaska Community School District 95^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Mahaska Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	50.76	380^th	626	39.3%
2013	73.28	112^th	624	82.1%
2014	75.66	100^th	603	83.4%
2015	79.13	73^rd	616	88.1%
2016	78.26	86^th	599	85.6%
2017	72.34	148^th	574	74.2%
2018	64.37	226^th	567	60.1%
2019	78.07	106^th	603	82.4%
2021	83.75	59^th	567	89.6%
2022	75.93	111^th	574	80.7%
2023	79.94	78^th	565	86.2%
2024	74.25	115^th	557	79.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Mahaska Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1989	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1990	277	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1991	290	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1992	281	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1993	290	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1994	304	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
1995	301	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1996	301	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1997	323	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1998	314	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1999	331	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2000	315	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	-15	303
2001	301	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	303
2002	280	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2003	280	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2004	267	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2005	281	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2006	303	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2007	304	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2008	309	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2009	320	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2010	315	0	0	3	0	1	0	0	319
2011	320	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	323
2012	289	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	292
2013	297	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	300
2014	291	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	295
2015	280	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	284
2016	307	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	309
2017	315	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	319
2018	309	1	1	2	0	0	9	0	322
2019	318	2	0	3	1	0	10	0	334
2020	319	1	1	5	1	0	8	0	335
2021	320	1	1	3	0	0	7	0	332
2022	335	1	2	6	0	0	9	0	353
2023	323	2	4	6	0	0	11	0	346
2024	294	2	2	7	0	0	9	0	314

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	283	19.0	14.8	19.1
1989	283	19.7	14.3	21.6
1990	277	18.6	14.8	20.2
1991	290	18.5	15.6	21.7
1992	281	19.0	14.7	22.1
1993	291	18.3	15.9	19.9
1994	304	19.0	16.0	22.4
1995	302	20.0	15.1	21.9
1996	302	20.0	15.1	21.9
1997	324	25.8	12.6	23.5
1998	315	21.8	14.4	20.3
1999	332	21.7	15.3	26.2
2000	303	22.6	13.4	24.8
2001	303	16.0	18.9	27.7
2002	280	20.8	13.5	32.5
2003	280	20.8	13.5	32.5
2004	268	20.8	12.9	28
2005	283	21.8	13.0	29.3
2006	307	18.8	16.3	29.6
2007	306	23.3	13.1	28.8
2008	309	23.8	13.0	31.1
2009	320	23.0	13.9	29.7
2010	319	23.0	13.8	37
2011	323	23.1	13.9	36.5
2012	292	21.3	13.7	33.9
2013	300	22.3	13.4	38.7
2014	295	23.0	12.7	40.3
2015	284	22.0	12.9	37.7
2016	309	23.0	13.4	33.3
2017	319	23.7	13.4	33.2
2018	322	21.9	14.7	41.3
2019	334	19.9	16.7	34.7
2020	335	20.2	16.5	35.5
2021	332	19.7	16.8	37
2022	353	21.7	16.2	34
2023	346	21.6	16.0	32.9
2024	314	22.2	14.0	36.3

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 Mahaska Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	283	19.0	14.8	19.1
1989	283	19.7	14.3	21.6
1990	277	18.6	14.8	20.2
1991	290	18.5	15.6	21.7
1992	281	19.0	14.7	22.1
1993	291	18.3	15.9	19.9
1994	304	19.0	16.0	22.4
1995	302	20.0	15.1	21.9
1996	302	20.0	15.1	21.9
1997	324	25.8	12.6	23.5
1998	315	21.8	14.4	20.3
1999	332	21.7	15.3	26.2
2000	303	22.6	13.4	24.8
2001	303	16.0	18.9	27.7
2002	280	20.8	13.5	32.5
2003	280	20.8	13.5	32.5
2004	268	20.8	12.9	28
2005	283	21.8	13.0	29.3
2006	307	18.8	16.3	29.6
2007	306	23.3	13.1	28.8
2008	309	23.8	13.0	31.1
2009	320	23.0	13.9	29.7
2010	319	23.0	13.8	37
2011	323	23.1	13.9	36.5
2012	292	21.3	13.7	33.9
2013	300	22.3	13.4	38.7
2014	295	23.0	12.7	40.3
2015	284	22.0	12.9	37.7
2016	309	23.0	13.4	33.3
2017	319	23.7	13.4	33.2
2018	322	21.9	14.7	41.3
2019	334	19.9	16.7	34.7
2020	335	20.2	16.5	35.5
2021	332	19.7	16.8	37
2022	353	21.7	16.2	34
2023	346	21.6	16.0	32.9
2024	314	22.2	14.0	36.3

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 Mahaska Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$361 (3.2%)	$10,911 (96.8%)	$11,272

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Mahaska Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 106^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 78^th of 565 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Elementary School)	87.9	86	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Community School District)	87.9	86	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Elementary School)	81.8	90.7	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Community School District)	81.8	90.7	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Elementary School)	87.9	84.8	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Community School District)	87.9	84.8	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Elementary School)	81.8	82.6	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Community School District)	81.8	82.6	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Elementary School)	84.8	72.5	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Community School District)	84.8	72.5	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Elementary School)	82.6	82.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Community School District)	82.6	82.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Elementary School)	72.2	89.3	17.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Community School District)	72.2	89.3	17.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Elementary School)	81.5	87.5	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Community School District)	81.5	87.5	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	334	346	3.6%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	318	323	1.6%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	32.9%	1.8%

Schools Near North Mahaska Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Mahaska Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2163 135th Street	New Sharon	50207	Mahaska County	North Mahaska Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 637-4041	314	22	14.0	36.3%	294 (93.6%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	74.2	115^th of 557 public elementary schools	79.4%		79.9	78^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.2%	37	82.2	84.6	73.9	80.6	86.7	82.1	89.1	83.3	60.9	$11,272	$361	$10,911
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PK	Public	PK	1521 Green Street	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 670-7700	120	4	30.4	22.5%	103 (85.8%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (4.2%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Oskaloosa Elementary School	Public	K-5	1801 Orchard Ave	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 673-8092	896	74	12.0	48.0%	760 (84.8%)	22 (2.5%)	34 (3.8%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (7.4%)	36.3	406^th of 557 public elementary schools	27.1%		37.5	415^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.5%	9	57.6	66.4	58.0		73.6	73.8	59.8		53.1	$12,331	$765	$11,567
Montezuma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 North 4th Street	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 623-5129	229	20	11.6	40.6%	218 (95.2%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	75.7	107^th of 557 public elementary schools	80.8%		83.3	52^nd of 565 public elementary schools	90.8%	55	86.4	95.5	76.3		77.3	100.0	86.8		59.5	$12,306	$525	$11,781
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School	Public	K-5	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 594-4445	224	19	11.5	26.3%	209 (93.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	80.9	65^th of 557 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.3	100^th of 565 public elementary schools	82.3%	35	82.9	86.1	73.2		100.0	94.4	78.0		73.2	$11,124	$439	$10,685
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	950 E. University St.	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 628-4638	486	34	14.1	24.1%	428 (88.1%)	8 (1.6%)	27 (5.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)								(n/a)	70.5				82.9					$10,607	$378	$10,228
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1111 North Main Street	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-3970	334	24	14.0	13.8%	292 (87.4%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.9%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	13 (3.9%)								(n/a)	83.9				91.9					$9,627	$201	$9,425
Tri-County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3003 Hwy 22	Thornburg	50255	Keokuk County	Tri-County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 634-2632	106	7	15.7	61.3%	99 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	28.6	446^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.9%		24	467^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.3%	21	46.7			60.0	60.0			90.0		$10,514	$762	$9,751
Davis Elementary School	Public	3-4	818 Hamilton Avenue	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 236-2790	228	15	15.2	39.0%	199 (87.3%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	70.6	156^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.0%		73.2	134^th of 565 public elementary schools	76.3%	22	67.8	86.5			81.7	81.7				$12,399	$477	$11,922

Frequently Asked Questions about North Mahaska Elementary School

What schools do graduates of North Mahaska Elementary School attend?

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

High : North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of North Mahaska Elementary School?

Students at North Mahaska Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend North Mahaska Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended North Mahaska Elementary School.

Is North Mahaska Elementary School a good school?

North Mahaska Elementary School ranks 115^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is North Mahaska Elementary School in?

North Mahaska Community School District

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