Enrollment
268
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neil Armstrong Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Neil Armstrong Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bettendorf, Iowa, enrolling 268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bettendorf's public schools, it stands alongside Hopewell Elementary (658 students): Neil Armstrong Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 15.3:1).
Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students) and Bettendorf Middle School (952 students) alongside Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Neil Armstrong Elementary School compares
Neil Armstrong Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bettendorf Comm School District, which includes Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
$11,301
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.0%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Neil Armstrong Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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