Northstar Elementary School

341 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Northstar Elementary School is located in Knoxville, Iowa, and serves as a foundational institution within the Knoxville Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students during their early formative years. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, Northstar aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond the classroom, Northstar Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the values of the broader Knoxville area. The school prioritizes communication with families and encourages parental involvement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, Northstar remains a central part of the local educational landscape, striving to provide every child with the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

341

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northstar Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (89.4 %)
Two or More
18 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.8 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knoxville Comm School District
Phone:	(641)842-6527
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 103