Northstar Elementary School

407 West Larson, Knoxville, IA 50138 | (641) 842-6527
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 299
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 299 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 407 W Larson, Knoxville, IA 50138
  • Principal or Admin: Linda Dittmer
  • Fax: (641) 828-8052
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 299
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 14.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 167 (55.9%)
  • Females: 132 (44.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 21 (7.0%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 117 (39.1%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 138 (46.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Northstar Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.3%
Black10.3%
Asian10.3%
Hispanic113.7%
White27792.6%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Northstar Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten196.4%
Kindergarten5518.4%
1st Grade4414.7%
2nd Grade4715.7%
3rd Grade4816.1%
4th Grade4214.0%
5th Grade4414.7%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 96%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:-
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
  • Average Salary: $40,327
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Northstar Elementary School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$30,64816%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$42,17184%
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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