At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416.5
Northstar Elementary School: 348 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Northstar Elementary School
Northstar Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Knoxville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Knoxville Comm School District. NCES reports 348 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.4%) and multiracial (4.3%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northstar Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.4%
- Hispanic4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Knoxville Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
485 reported students
Knoxville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
323 reported students
Knoxville High School
High · Grades 09–12
508 reported students
Public schools near Northstar Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary Elementary · Knoxville Comm School District | PK–02 | 485 | 1.1 mi |
| Knoxville Middle School Middle · Knoxville Comm School District | 06–08 | 323 | 1.2 mi |
| Knoxville High School High · Knoxville Comm School District | 09–12 | 508 | 1.3 mi |
| Melcher-Dallas Elementary Elementary · Melcher-Dallas Comm School District | PK–06 | 157 | 9.6 mi |
| Pleasantville High School High · Pleasantville Comm School District | 09–12 | 241 | 9.8 mi |
| Pleasantville Elementary Elementary · Pleasantville Comm School District | PK–06 | 456 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northstar Elementary School
What grades does Northstar Elementary School serve?
Northstar Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Knoxville Comm School District.
How many students attend Northstar Elementary School?
Northstar Elementary School reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 330 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northstar Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 348 students and 24.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northstar Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northstar Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Knoxville Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northstar Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northstar Elementary School in?
Northstar Elementary School is part of Knoxville Comm School District, based in Knoxville, IA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northstar Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Elementary (1.1 mi), Knoxville Middle School (1.2 mi), Knoxville High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.