Below Average
#1087 of 1,280 schools in IA
Based on limited data
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Elementary School · Algona Comm School District · Algona, IA
An Algona Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
124 N Main, Algona, IA 50511
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bertha Godfrey Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low227/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Algona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,256
Median home value
$180,600
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–2 | 0.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Algona Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is listed in Algona Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Algona, IA, part of Algona Comm School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 1,280 schools in IA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
What grades does Bertha Godfrey Elementary School serve?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bertha Godfrey Elementary School rank in IA?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School ranks #1,087 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Bertha Godfrey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bertha Godfrey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bertha Godfrey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Bertha Godfrey Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kossuth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (515) 295-3586
- Area population (ZIP 50511)
- 6,987
- Area average commute
- 12.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50511; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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