North Mahaska Elementary School

North Mahaska Comm School District
2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
346 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
North Mahaska Elementary School, located in New Sharon, Iowa, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the North Mahaska Community School District. Operating under the "Warhawks" mascot, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. The elementary campus focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum for students, ensuring they are prepared for the transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, small-town atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support student success. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents and community members, reflecting an ongoing commitment to transparency and communication. As part of a rural district, North Mahaska Elementary emphasizes the values of tradition and personal attention, striving to provide each student with the individualized instruction and extracurricular opportunities necessary to thrive in a global society.
346
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    323 (93.4 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Mahaska Comm School District
Phone: (641)637-4041
Website: http://nmwarhawks.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 33
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 58
Gender Ratio