Northwood-Kensett Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Northwood, Iowa 50459 · Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
#333 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#7790 of 50,301 nationally
About Northwood-Kensett Elementary
Northwood-Kensett Elementary is a public elementary located in Northwood, in the Northwood-Kensett Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 287 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 333rd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 287.
There are 2 schools in Northwood; Northwood-Kensett Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northwood-Kensett Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwood-Kensett Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northwood-Kensett Elementary a good school?
Northwood-Kensett Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #333 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northwood-Kensett Elementary rank in Iowa?
Northwood-Kensett Elementary ranks #333 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #7790 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwood-Kensett Elementary?
Northwood-Kensett Elementary had 287 students in 2025.
Is Northwood-Kensett Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Northwood-Kensett Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwood-Kensett Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Northwood-Kensett Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.