Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lou Henry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lou Henry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Lou Henry Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lou Henry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lou Henry Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
30%
7%
White
47%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lou Henry Elementary School's ranking?
Lou Henry Elementary School is ranked #701 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lou Henry Elementary School?
465 students attend Lou Henry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lou Henry Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lou Henry Elementary School?
Lou Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lou Henry Elementary School offer ?
Lou Henry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lou Henry Elementary School part of?
Lou Henry Elementary School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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