Enrollment
131
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Kossuth Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Kossuth Elementary School
North Kossuth Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Swea City, Iowa, enrolling 131 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 131 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, North Kossuth Comm School District, also runs North Union Middle School (110 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Kossuth Elementary School compares
North Kossuth Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kossuth Comm School District, which includes North Kossuth Elementary School.
$14,442
Per student
+12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 26.2%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Kossuth Elementary School a good school?
North Kossuth Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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