Enrollment
405
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norman Borlaug Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Norman Borlaug Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Coralville, Iowa, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.2% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 405 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 415 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Coralville's public schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (343 students): Norman Borlaug Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 8.8:1).
Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students) and West Senior High School (1,514 students) alongside Norman Borlaug 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 Norman Borlaug Elementary School compares
Norman Borlaug 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iowa City Comm School District, which includes Norman Borlaug Elementary School.
$13,920
Per student
+8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 41.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Norman Borlaug Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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