- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Knoxville, IA
Northstar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northstar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191584002132
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northstar Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northstar Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northstar Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Knoxville, IA.
School address
District: Knoxville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191584002132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northstar Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 191584002132 · Knoxville, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 14.5:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Knoxville High School (508 students)
Northstar Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Northstar Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knoxville High
Knoxville High School
508 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
485 students
- This school
Northstar Elementary School
348 students
- Knoxville Midd
Knoxville Middle School
323 students
What this shows Northstar Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northstar Elementary School compares
Northstar Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 89.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Northstar Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knoxville Comm School District reports $13,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northstar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knoxville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northstar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northstar Elementary School
How many students attend Northstar Elementary School?
Northstar Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Knoxville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northstar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northstar Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Northstar Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Northstar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northstar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northstar Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Knoxville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northstar Elementary School?
Northstar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Northstar Elementary School rank among public schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northstar Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Knoxville, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Knoxville Comm School District?
Besides Northstar Elementary School, Knoxville Comm School District also operates Knoxville High School (508 students), West Elementary (485 students), and Knoxville Middle School (323 students). See the Knoxville Comm School District district page for the complete list.