How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lou Henry Elementary School | West High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Waterloo, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,696 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.5% | 48.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lou Henry Elementary School | West High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,839 | $16,839 |
| District | Waterloo Comm School District | Waterloo Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lou Henry Elementary School | West High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.7% | 45.5% |
| African American | 38.3% | 21.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lou Henry Elementary School | West High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 460:1 | 318.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.2% | 50.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 452 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.