- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eldridge, 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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192094001254
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neil Armstrong Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Eldridge · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- 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 #3 of 4 public schools in Eldridge, IA.
School address
District: North Scott Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192094001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Neil Armstrong Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 192094001254 · Eldridge, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 12.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Scott High School (1,081 students)
Neil Armstrong Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 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
- North Scott Hi
North Scott High School
1,081 students
- Edward White E
Edward White Elementary School
556 students
- North Scott Ju
North Scott Junior High School
531 students
- Alan Shepard E
Alan Shepard Elementary School
467 students
- This school 369
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
369 students
- John Glenn Ele 179
John Glenn Elementary School
179 students
What this shows Neil Armstrong Elementary School reports 369 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Iowa - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,388
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Neil Armstrong Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Scott Comm School District reports $11,388 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Scott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward White Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Scott Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alan Shepard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Eldridge
1 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neil Armstrong Elementary School
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eldridge, IA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 19% 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?
37.6% 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 72.4% of enrollment, in Eldridge, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 public schools in Eldridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eldridge, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Scott Comm School District?
Besides Neil Armstrong Elementary School, North Scott Comm School District also operates North Scott High School (1,081 students), Edward White Elementary School (556 students), and North Scott Junior High School (531 students). See the North Scott Comm School District district page for the complete list.