Is Northwood-Kensett Elementary a good school?

Northwood-Kensett Elementary ranks 276 th of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwood-Kensett Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Northwood-Kensett Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Northwood-Kensett Elementary?

Students at Northwood-Kensett Elementary are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Northwood-Kensett Elementary attend?

Students who attend Northwood-Kensett Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High School

Northwood-Kensett Elementary School in Northwood IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwood-Kensett Elementary ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood-Kensett Elementary is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Northwood-Kensett Elementary employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 111^th of 311 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
2012	59.87	277^th	626	55.8%
2013	49.86	377^th	624	39.6%
2014	60.64	270^th	603	55.2%
2015	64.08	244^th	616	60.4%
2016	61.69	266^th	599	55.6%
2017	55.71	308^th	574	46.3%
2018	56.55	290^th	567	48.9%
2019	51.34	331^st	603	45.1%
2021	56.75	270^th	567	52.4%
2022	61.02	237^th	574	58.7%
2023	56.01	276^th	565	51.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 331^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 276^th 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)	43.8	52.8	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)	43.8	52.8	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)	54.8	69.4	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)	54.8	69.4	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)	85.3	68.2	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)	85.3	68.2	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)	76.5	77.3	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)	76.5	77.3	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)	79.5	73.5	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)	79.5	73.5	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)	66.7	91.2	24.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)	66.7	91.2	24.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)	69.8	82.8	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)	69.8	82.8	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	68.5	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Elementary)	74.4	86.2	11.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwood-Kensett Community School District)	74.4	86.2	11.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	67.1	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	361	321	11.1%
African American	10	4	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	26	22	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	320	289	9.7%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.7%	35.2%	0.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISASP English Language Arts (2023)			ISASP Mathematics (2023)			ISASP Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Northwood-Kensett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 1st Ave North	Northwood	50459	Worth County	Northwood-Kensett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 324-1127	321	21	15.3	35.2%	289 (90.0%)	4 (1.2%)	22 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	56	276^th of 565 public elementary schools	51.2%		61	237^th of 574 public elementary schools	58.7%	39	52.8	68.2	73.5	69.4	77.3	91.2	76.5	$10,614	$468	$10,147
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus	Public	PK, KG-3	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 454-3283	147	9	15.7	48.3%	139 (94.6%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)	66.7			75.0				$15,896	$878	$15,018
St Ansgar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 E. 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 713-2331	320	17	18.7	24.1%	301 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	87.6	24^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.8%		69.2	182^nd of 574 public elementary schools	68.3%	158	87.1	91.4	87.2	91.9	91.4	87.2	74.4	$11,154	$368	$10,787
Lake Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	102 S 4th Ave E	Lake Mills	50450	Winnebago County	Lake Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 592-1882	316	22	14.3	31.3%	271 (85.8%)	4 (1.3%)	32 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	86	31^st of 565 public elementary schools	94.5%		82.4	70^th of 574 public elementary schools	87.8%	39	81.3	93.2	92.1	85.4	81.8	94.7	84.6	$12,400	$789	$11,612
Harding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1239 N Rhode Island Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 421-4406	380	24	15.5	53.9%	284 (74.7%)	32 (8.4%)	31 (8.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	15 (3.9%)	29.9	437^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.7%		52.7	310^th of 574 public elementary schools	46.0%	127	59.6	66.0		63.8	62.0			$16,224	$857	$15,366
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1123 8th St. NW	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 421-4408	375	27	13.6	58.7%	247 (65.9%)	25 (6.7%)	44 (11.7%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	22 (5.9%)	30 (8.0%)	20.9	476^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.8%		19.4	493^rd of 574 public elementary schools	14.1%	17	43.9	69.6		56.1	55.4			$17,471	$971	$16,499

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