Northwood-Kensett Elementary

www.nwood-kensett.k12.ia.us/

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwood-Kensett Elementary, located in Northwood, Iowa, serves as a vital educational pillar for the Northwood-Kensett Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its young students while emphasizing personal growth and character development. By prioritizing small-town values and a sense of community, the elementary school strives to ensure that every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured learning setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators to promote student success. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, Northwood-Kensett Elementary provides students with the essential tools needed for both academic achievement and social maturity as they prepare for higher grade levels. Their approach reflects a dedication to nurturing lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader community.

321

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood-Kensett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	22
Black	4
Two or More	6

White
289 (90.0 %)
Hispanic
22 (6.9 %)
Two or More
6 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
Phone:	(641)324-1127
Website:	http://www.nwood-kensett.k12.ia.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 75

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 35