- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Swea City, IA
North Kossuth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Kossuth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192083001887
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Kossuth Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 131
- students enrolled
North Kossuth Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Kossuth Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192083001887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
North Kossuth Elementary School grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 192083001887 · Swea City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 11.9:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Union Middle School (110 students)
North Kossuth Elementary School grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How North Kossuth Elementary School compares
North Kossuth Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Iowa - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,877
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, North Kossuth Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kossuth Comm School District reports $14,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Kossuth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Kossuth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Kossuth Elementary School
How many students attend North Kossuth Elementary School?
North Kossuth Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Swea City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kossuth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kossuth Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Kossuth Elementary School?
41.5% of students at North Kossuth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kossuth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Kossuth Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Swea City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kossuth Elementary School?
North Kossuth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Kossuth Comm School District?
Besides North Kossuth Elementary School, North Kossuth Comm School District also operates North Union Middle School (110 students). See the North Kossuth Comm School District district page for the complete list.