Below Average
#1067 of 1,280 schools in IA
Northstar Elementary School
Elementary School · Knoxville Comm School District · Knoxville, IA
A Knoxville Comm School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
407 W Larson, Knoxville, IA 50138
- Math 75% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northstar Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northstar 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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
$76,887
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Knoxville Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northstar Elementary School is listed in Knoxville Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northstar Elementary School
Northstar Elementary School is a public elementary school in Knoxville, IA, part of Knoxville Comm School District, serving approximately 342 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,067 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northstar Elementary School
What grades does Northstar Elementary School serve?
Northstar Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Northstar Elementary School?
Northstar Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northstar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northstar Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northstar Elementary School rank in IA?
Northstar Elementary School ranks #1,067 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Northstar Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northstar Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Northstar Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northstar Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Northstar Elementary School a charter school?
No, Northstar Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northstar Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Northstar Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northstar Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Northstar 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (641) 842-6527
- Area population (ZIP 50138)
- 11,374
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 50138; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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