- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coralville, IA
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norman Borlaug Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191470002168
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman Borlaug Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Coralville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman Borlaug Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Coralville, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470002168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Norman Borlaug Elementary School grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 191470002168 · Coralville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 12.7:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Norman Borlaug Elementary School grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Norman Borlaug Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 405
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
405 students
What this shows Norman Borlaug Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman Borlaug Elementary School compares
Norman Borlaug Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 36.2% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below 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
20.7%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
White 35.1%
Asian 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Norman Borlaug Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norman Borlaug Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman Borlaug Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Coralville
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norman Borlaug Elementary School
How many students attend Norman Borlaug Elementary School?
Norman Borlaug Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coralville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman Borlaug Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman Borlaug 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 Norman Borlaug Elementary School?
36.2% of students at Norman Borlaug Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman Borlaug Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norman Borlaug Elementary School is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Coralville, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman Borlaug Elementary School?
Norman Borlaug Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Norman Borlaug Elementary School rank among schools in Coralville?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Coralville, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coralville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Norman Borlaug Elementary School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.