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Northwood-Kensett Elementary

Summary:

Northwood-Kensett Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Northwood-Kensett Community School District in Northwood, Iowa, with an enrollment of 321 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3. The school has been ranked between 237 and 359 out of 557-574 Iowa elementary schools over the past several years, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwood-Kensett Elementary generally performs better on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests compared to the state average, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, the school had 68.3%, 75.7%, and 78.6% of students proficient or better in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math, respectively, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.2% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Mason City Community School District schools, such as Hoover Elementary (58.67%) and Harding Elementary (53.95%).

While Northwood-Kensett Elementary performs better than the state average on many metrics, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as St Ansgar Elementary and Lake Mills Elementary, which have significantly higher test scores and state rankings. Additionally, the school spends less per student ($10,614 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby schools, such as Hoover Elementary ($17,471) and Harding Elementary ($16,224), but this does not appear to negatively impact the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1200 1st Ave North
       Northwood, IA  50459-0289

(641) 324-1127

District: Northwood-Kensett Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,614 Help


Students who attend Northwood-Kensett Elementary usually attend:

High:    Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
8.2%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwood-Kensett Elementary ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.56. (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 (89.1%), Hispanic (8.2%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood-Kensett Elementary is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Northwood-Kensett Elementary employs 18.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood-Kensett Elementary is $10,614.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwood-Kensett Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northwood-Kensett Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood-Kensett Community School District 210th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwood-Kensett Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 59.87 277th 626 55.8%
2013 49.86 377th 624 39.6%
2014 60.64 270th 603 55.2%
2015 64.08 244th 616 60.4%
2016 61.69 266th 599 55.6%
2017 55.71 308th 574 46.3%
2018 56.55 290th 567 48.9%
2019 51.34 331st 603 45.1%
2021 56.75 270th 567 52.4%
2022 61.02 237th 574 58.7%
2023 56.01 276th 565 51.2%
2024 45.56 359th 557 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwood-Kensett Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1989 225 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1990 221 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 220 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1992 225 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1993 137 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1994 118 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 81 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1996 81 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1997 90 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1998 120 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 153 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2000 283 7 3 4 0 n/a n/a -17 280
2001 261 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 261 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2003 261 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2004 257 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 251 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 257 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 252 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2008 228 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 225 4 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 249 4 1 9 0 0 0 0 263
2011 225 3 1 12 0 0 7 0 248
2012 226 6 1 9 0 0 5 0 247
2013 234 9 1 9 1 0 4 0 258
2014 301 15 1 9 2 0 4 0 332
2015 291 23 1 12 1 0 10 0 338
2016 307 7 0 20 1 0 6 0 341
2017 292 6 0 25 0 0 10 0 333
2018 305 7 0 26 0 0 9 0 347
2019 320 10 0 26 0 0 5 0 361
2020 311 4 0 31 0 0 7 0 353
2021 296 7 0 29 0 0 5 0 337
2022 319 3 0 26 0 0 5 0 353
2023 289 4 0 22 0 0 6 0 321
2024 262 5 0 24 0 0 3 0 294

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 Northwood-Kensett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 13.8 16.6 30
1989 229 13.5 16.9 27.9
1990 226 14.0 16.1 34.1
1991 223 14.0 15.9 13.5
1992 226 13.0 17.3 17.3
1993 138 7.2 19.2 22.5
1994 121 9.4 12.9 21.5
1995 84 7.1 11.8 22.6
1996 84 7.1 11.8 22.6
1997 94 6.0 15.7 22.3
1998 127 9.5 13.4 26
1999 160 13.8 11.6 28.1
2000 280 23.9 11.7 22.9
2001 273 23.7 11.5 26.7
2002 266 21.6 12.3 24.8
2003 266 21.6 12.3 24.8
2004 261 18.9 13.8 29.5
2005 258 20.4 12.6 26.7
2006 261 19.8 13.2 32.2
2007 261 19.8 13.2 33.7
2008 234 19.8 11.8 31.6
2009 240 18.9 12.7 29.2
2010 263 19.8 13.2 36.1
2011 248 19.0 13.0 38.7
2012 247 19.0 13.0 36.4
2013 258 18.5 13.9 41.1
2014 332 18.8 17.5 35.5
2015 338 20.0 16.9 37.9
2016 341 20.0 17.0 34
2017 333 20.0 16.6 38.1
2018 347 21.9 15.7 31.4
2019 361 21.3 16.8 35.7
2020 353 22.4 15.7 37.1
2021 337 22.4 15.0 40.7
2022 353 22.9 15.3 32.6
2023 321 20.9 15.3 35.2
2024 294 18.9 15.4 35

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 Northwood-Kensett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 13.8 16.6 30
1989 229 13.5 16.9 27.9
1990 226 14.0 16.1 34.1
1991 223 14.0 15.9 13.5
1992 226 13.0 17.3 17.3
1993 138 7.2 19.2 22.5
1994 121 9.4 12.9 21.5
1995 84 7.1 11.8 22.6
1996 84 7.1 11.8 22.6
1997 94 6.0 15.7 22.3
1998 127 9.5 13.4 26
1999 160 13.8 11.6 28.1
2000 280 23.9 11.7 22.9
2001 273 23.7 11.5 26.7
2002 266 21.6 12.3 24.8
2003 266 21.6 12.3 24.8
2004 261 18.9 13.8 29.5
2005 258 20.4 12.6 26.7
2006 261 19.8 13.2 32.2
2007 261 19.8 13.2 33.7
2008 234 19.8 11.8 31.6
2009 240 18.9 12.7 29.2
2010 263 19.8 13.2 36.1
2011 248 19.0 13.0 38.7
2012 247 19.0 13.0 36.4
2013 258 18.5 13.9 41.1
2014 332 18.8 17.5 35.5
2015 338 20.0 16.9 37.9
2016 341 20.0 17.0 34
2017 333 20.0 16.6 38.1
2018 347 21.9 15.7 31.4
2019 361 21.3 16.8 35.7
2020 353 22.4 15.7 37.1
2021 337 22.4 15.0 40.7
2022 353 22.9 15.3 32.6
2023 321 20.9 15.3 35.2
2024 294 18.9 15.4 35

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 Northwood-Kensett Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $468 (4.4%) $10,147 (95.6%) $10,614

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood-Kensett Elementary

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 331st of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 276th of 565 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)43.852.8
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)43.852.8
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)54.869.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)54.869.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)85.368.2
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)85.368.2
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)76.577.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)76.577.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)79.573.5
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)79.573.5
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)66.791.2
 24.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)66.791.2
 24.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)69.882.8
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)69.882.8
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.568.5
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)74.486.2
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)74.486.2
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.467.1
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students361321
 11.1%
African American104
 60%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2622
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White320289
 9.7%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%35.2%
 0.5%

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Students who attend Northwood-Kensett Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 294 students attended Northwood-Kensett Elementary.

Northwood-Kensett Elementary ranks 359th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Northwood-Kensett Elementary are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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