- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Liberty, IA
North Bend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Bend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190759002103
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bend Elementary earns 52/100 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 5
- schools in North Liberty · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bend Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bend Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in North Liberty, IA.
School address
District: Clear Creek Amana Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190759002103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Bend Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 190759002103 · North Liberty, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 13:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Creek Amana High School (800 students)
North Bend Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Bend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Creek Am
Clear Creek Amana High School
800 students
- Clear Creek Am
Clear Creek Amana Middle School
702 students
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary
442 students
- This school
North Bend Elementary
326 students
- Clear Creek El 278
Clear Creek Elementary School
278 students
- Tiffin Element 191
Tiffin Elementary
191 students
What this shows North Bend Elementary reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bend Elementary compares
North Bend Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Iowa - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,575
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, North Bend Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Amana Comm School District reports $12,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Bend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Amana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Amana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tiffin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in North Liberty
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Penn Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Christine Grant Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
James Van Allen Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Buford Garner Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Bend Elementary
How many students attend North Bend Elementary?
North Bend Elementary has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Liberty, IA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bend Elementary is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 North Bend Elementary?
18.6% of students at North Bend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Bend Elementary is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in North Liberty, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bend Elementary?
North Bend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 North Bend Elementary rank among schools in North Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bend Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in North Liberty, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Amana Comm School District?
Besides North Bend Elementary, Clear Creek Amana Comm School District also operates Clear Creek Amana High School (800 students), Clear Creek Amana Middle School (702 students), and Oak Hill Elementary (442 students). See the Clear Creek Amana Comm School District district page for the complete list.