- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bettendorf, IA
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Neil Armstrong Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190486000150
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neil Armstrong Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Neil Armstrong Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Bettendorf Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190486000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Neil Armstrong Elementary School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 190486000150 · Bettendorf, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 12.8:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bettendorf High School (1,433 students)
Neil Armstrong Elementary School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Neil Armstrong Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bettendorf Hig
Bettendorf High School
1,433 students
- Bettendorf Mid
Bettendorf Middle School
952 students
- Grant Wood Ele 433
Grant Wood Elementary School
433 students
- Mark Twain Ele 409
Mark Twain Elementary School
409 students
- Paul Norton El 403
Paul Norton Elementary School
403 students
- This school 268
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Neil Armstrong Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neil Armstrong Elementary School compares
Neil Armstrong Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▲ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Neil Armstrong Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bettendorf Comm School District reports $11,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neil Armstrong Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettendorf Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Wood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Norton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neil Armstrong Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Bettendorf
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neil Armstrong Elementary School
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bettendorf, IA. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Neil Armstrong Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neil Armstrong Elementary School rank among schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Bettendorf Comm School District?
Besides Neil Armstrong Elementary School, Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students), Bettendorf Middle School (952 students), and Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students). See the Bettendorf Comm School District district page for the complete list.