Bertha Godfrey Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School's student population of 271 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
271 students attend Bertha Godfrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bertha Godfrey Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bertha Godfrey Elementary School?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bertha Godfrey Elementary School offer ?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bertha Godfrey Elementary School part of?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is part of Algona Comm School District.
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