United North serves 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend United North?
167 students attend United North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of United North students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United North?
United North has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does United North offer ?
United North offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is United North part of?
United North is part of United Community School District.
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