Northstar Elementary School
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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 EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Knoxville Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,219
- Graduation Rate: 95.0%
- Dropout Rate: 2.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 1,905
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.7% |
| White | 277 | 92.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 18.4% |
| 1st Grade | 44 | 14.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 47 | 15.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 48 | 16.1% |
| 4th Grade | 42 | 14.0% |
| 5th Grade | 44 | 14.7% |
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
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,648 | 16% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,171 | 84% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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