North Kossuth Elementary School

North Kossuth Elementary School serves 140 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Swea City, Iowa. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by an academic score of 9.8 and a perfect growth score of 10.0. That 10.0 growth mark represents the highest possible rating for student academic progress over time.

Those scores hold up against every school in the state. North Kossuth ranks 5th out of 1,280 public schools in Iowa, outperforming the entire field. Among Iowa's 662 elementary schools, it holds that same 5th-place position — a result that spans all grade levels and school types, not just elementary comparisons.

With a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 to 1, classes stay manageable for sustained individual instruction. North Kossuth is a regular public school with no selective admissions process. For families comparing elementary programs across Iowa, the school's academic and growth scores place it in a tier that fewer than five schools in the state can match.

With an enrollment of 140 students, North Kossuth Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, North Kossuth Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.