Enrollment
326
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Bend Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Bend Elementary
North Bend Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Liberty, Iowa, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Iowa average.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among North Liberty's public schools, it stands alongside Penn Elementary School (512 students): North Bend Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 15.5:1).
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District also operates Clear Creek Amana High School (800 students) and Clear Creek Amana Middle School (702 students) alongside North Bend Elementary.
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 North Bend Elementary compares
North Bend Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,481
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, which includes North Bend Elementary.
$12,481
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 40.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~326 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Bend Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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