Excellent
#17 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 1% in state
North Kossuth Elementary School
Elementary School · North Kossuth Comm School District · Swea City, IA
A North Kossuth Comm School District elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 567 203 5th St North, Swea City, IA 50590
- Math 98% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Kossuth Elementary School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 95% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Kossuth Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low151/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,500
Median home value
$57,700
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50590; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Kossuth Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Kossuth Elementary School is listed in North Kossuth Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Kossuth Elementary School
North Kossuth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Swea City, IA, part of North Kossuth Comm School District, serving approximately 140 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about North Kossuth Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Kossuth Elementary School
What grades does North Kossuth Elementary School serve?
North Kossuth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Kossuth Elementary School?
North Kossuth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kossuth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kossuth Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Kossuth Elementary School rank in IA?
North Kossuth Elementary School ranks #17 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Kossuth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Kossuth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Kossuth Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Kossuth Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Kossuth Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Kossuth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Kossuth Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Kossuth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Kossuth Elementary School?
54.3% of students at North Kossuth 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kossuth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (515) 272-4361
- Area population (ZIP 50590)
- 736
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 50590; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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