Northeast Elementary School

Northeast Elementary School serves 391 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in the small rural community of Goose Lake, Iowa. With 28 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #213 out of 1,288 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Iowa schools.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 82% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while 77% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to helping students build essential foundational skills across core subjects. Northeast Elementary draws families from a close-knit rural community where the median household income is $84,250 and median home value is $154,600.

The school serves an area with a poverty rate of 15.1% and where 21% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Located in Clinton County's peaceful countryside, Northeast Elementary provides students with a small-town educational experience where children can learn and grow within a supportive, community-centered environment.

Located in a rural area, Northeast 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.