How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fred Becker Elementary School | Lincoln Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Waterloo, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 501 | 463 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.7% | 68.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fred Becker Elementary School | Lincoln Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,490 | $14,490 |
| District | Waterloo Community Schools | Waterloo Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fred Becker Elementary School | Lincoln Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.3% | 22.2% |
| African American | 28.9% | 45.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Multiracial | 14.8% | 14.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fred Becker Elementary School | Lincoln Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 427:1 | 418:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.2% | 42.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 18 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.