Northstar Elementary School vs Roosevelt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northstar Elementary School
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
348 students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students
| Measure | Northstar Elementary School Knoxville, Iowa | Roosevelt Elementary School Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #461 of 654 | #526 of 654 |
| National rank | #13098 of 50,301 | #16478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| city | Knoxville | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northstar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 62.5).
- •Northstar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Northstar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 60.6%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northstar Elementary School better than Roosevelt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northstar Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 62.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northstar Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northstar Elementary School: 348. Roosevelt Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northstar Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Northstar Elementary School is 461st of 654 and Roosevelt Elementary School is 526th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).