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What's one thing Northeast Elementary School gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
538
Elementary
DISTRICT 489 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLENWOOD COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191269000768
Northeast Elementary School
901 N. Vine Street, Glenwood, IA 51534 · (712) 527-4875 · Mills County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL538 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
246 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 41%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 133 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 132 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 135 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 138 | 26% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Northeast Elementary School→West Elementary School→Glenwood Middle School→Glenwood Senior High School
Based on grade levels within Glenwood Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Northeast Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Elementary School this school | 538 | 45.7% | N/A |
| Garfield Elementary School Clarinda | 573 | 47.6% | 69.8% |
| West Elementary Knoxville | 485 | 46.4% | N/A |
| West Elementary School Glenwood | 440 | 46.6% | 80.6% |
| Greene County Elementary Jefferson | 518 | 51.0% | 62.4% |
| Davis County Elementary Bloomfield | 418 | 46.7% | 64.2% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Northeast Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 538 | #79 of 705 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #377 of 561 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.0% | #404 of 561 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.7% | #270 of 666 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.4% | #279 of 359 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
538
-14 (-3%) vs 2020
+8% since 1990-91, when it was 498
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 538 | 37.6 | 14.3:1 | 46% (246) |
| 2023-24 | 581 | 36.6 | 15.9:1 | 40% (233) |
| 2022-23 | 599 | 36.7 | 16.3:1 | 40% (237) |
| 2020-21 | 552 | 35 | 15.8:1 | 40% (222) |
| 2017-18 | 569 | 34.3 | 16.6:1 | 38% (217) |
| 2015-16 | 552 | 36 | 15.3:1 | 37% (206) |
| 2010-11 | 570 | 35 | 16.3:1 | 43% (244) |
| 2000-01 | 598 | 42 | 14.2:1 | 32% (193) |
| 1990-91 | 498 | 25 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northeast Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (569 to 538); teachers up 10% (34.3 to 37.6).
About Northeast Elementary School
Northeast Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in Glenwood, Iowa. Enrollment is 538 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 2. Against the 325-student average for elementary schools in Iowa, enrollment here is 66% higher.
Northeast Elementary School is part of a district of 4 schools: Glenwood Comm School District, with 2,001 students.
Most students at Northeast Elementary School are White: 88% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 8% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. By the diversity index, Northeast Elementary School comes in at 22%.
Northeast Elementary School counts 37.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 14.3 students for each one. Across elementary schools in Iowa, the average ratio is about 13.7:1. About 46% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.
According to the American Community Survey, in Mills County, median household income is about $90,753, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Northeast Elementary School is one of 6 public schools in Mills County, which together enroll about 2,449 students.
The closest public school to Northeast Elementary School is Glenwood Middle School, about 0.3 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number 3.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Fringe.
Northeast Elementary School saw enrollment fall 3% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 15.8:1 to 14.3:1 over the same years.
The Northeast Elementary School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Mills County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,568
Census ACS
Median income
$90,753
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,449 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Glenwood Comm School District
- Glenwood Senior High SchoolHigh · 570 students
- Glenwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 453 students
- West Elementary SchoolElementary · 440 students
Other schools in Glenwood
- Glenwood Senior High SchoolHigh · 570 students
- Glenwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 453 students
- West Elementary SchoolElementary · 440 students
Other Northeast Elementary schools
24 other US public schools in 17 states are named Northeast Elementary. Northeast Elementary School is the 5th largest of the 25.
- Northeast ElementaryAnkeny, IA · 595 students
- Northeast Elementary SchoolGoose Lake, IA · 394 students
- NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBRENTWOOD, NY · 937 students
- Northeast Elementary SchoolMeridian, MS · 730 students
- Northeast ElementaryClarksville, TN · 722 students
Nearby schools
- Glenwood Middle School0.3 mi · 453
- Glenwood Senior High School0.6 mi · 570
- West Elementary School0.7 mi · 440
- PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD8.3 mi · 159
- East Mills Jr/Sr High School8.7 mi · 234
- East Mills Elementary School8.7 mi · 214
Frequently asked questions
About Northeast Elementary SchoolHow large is Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School enrolls approximately 538 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Northeast Elementary School serve?
Northeast Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Northeast Elementary School have?
Northeast Elementary School employs 38 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
How diverse is Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School reports a student body of 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Northeast Elementary School in?
Northeast Elementary School is part of Glenwood Comm School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.