Bertha Godfrey Elementary School

www.algona.k12.ia.us

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Bertha Godfrey Elementary School, located at 124 N Main in Algona, Iowa, is a key component of the Algona Community School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. As part of a small-town district, it is characterized by a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Algona community.

In addition to its core curriculum, Bertha Godfrey Elementary is committed to fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school leverages the resources of the larger Algona school system to offer a balanced educational experience, focusing on preparing young learners for their transition to middle school. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards and community values, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success and development of the youth in Kossuth County.

283

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	31
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
239 (84.5%)
Hispanic
31 (11.0%)
Two or More
6 (2.1%)
Black
5 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Algona Comm School District
Phone:	(515)295-3586
Website:	http://www.algona.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 148

Kindergarten 135