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North Kossuth Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

North Kossuth Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 140 students in grades PK-5 in the North Kossuth Community School District in Swea City, Iowa. This exceptional school has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

North Kossuth Elementary School's academic achievements are truly remarkable. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had an impressive 88.9% of 3rd graders, 93.3% of 4th graders, and 94.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the state averages. In mathematics, the school had 100% of 3rd and 4th graders, and 94.7% of 5th graders proficient or better, again exceeding the state's performance. This consistent high academic performance has earned the school a statewide ranking of 2nd out of 576 Iowa elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year, and 10th out of 565 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to the nearby North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center and North Union Elementary schools, North Kossuth Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests and a higher statewide ranking. This exceptional academic achievement is likely due to the school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.2 to 15 students per teacher in the past three school years.

131

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,003

Per pupil spending ?

54.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590

(515) 272-4361

District: North Kossuth Community School District

Students who attend North Kossuth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

North Union Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (95% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 38 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school95%

District avg95%

Iowa avg71%

2^nd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 38 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 313North Kossuth Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	2 of 576	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	84.0	45 of 557	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	10 of 565	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	87.7	26 of 574	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	61.4	224 of 567	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.5	397 of 603	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	87.1	24 of 567	95.8%	★★★★★
2017	62.0	254 of 574	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.9	303 of 599	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	65.1	236 of 616	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	23.1	513 of 603	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.4	475 of 624	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	45.8	418 of 626	33.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics98%+24 vs state

Science95%+30 vs state

English Language Arts92%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Kossuth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	203 5th Street North	Swea City	50590	Kossuth County	North Kossuth Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 272-4361	131	10	13.6	54.2%	111 (84.7%)	4 (3.1%)	9 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)	94.4	2^nd of 576 public elementary schools	99.7%		84	45^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.9%	43	88.9	93.3	94.7	100.0	100.0	94.7	94.7	$14,003	$493	$13,510
North Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	308 310th Street	Fenton	50539	Kossuth County	North Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 889-2261	130	14	9.3	54.6%	121 (93.1%)	2 (1.5%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	84.2	41^st of 576 public elementary schools	92.9%					(n/a)	86.7	92.9	88.9	80.0	92.9	83.3	83.3	$15,571	$1,136	$14,435
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center	Public	PK, KG-5	111 3rd Ave NW	Buffalo Center	50424	Winnebago County	North Iowa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 562-2525	227	14	16.6	39.2%	195 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	61.3	251^st of 576 public elementary schools	56.4%		65.3	197^th of 557 public elementary schools	64.6%	54	77.4	62.9	73.7	80.6	71.4	81.6	84.2	$12,778	$1,027	$11,751

Frequently Asked Questions about North Kossuth Elementary School

What schools do graduates of North Kossuth Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : North Union Middle School

How many students attend North Kossuth Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 131 students attended North Kossuth Elementary School.

Is North Kossuth Elementary School a good school?

Yes! North Kossuth Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools.

What district is North Kossuth Elementary School in?

North Kossuth Community School District

What is the racial makeup of North Kossuth Elementary School?

Students at North Kossuth Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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