Enrollment
403
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bettendorf, IA
Paul Norton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Norton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190486000146
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Norton Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Norton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Norton Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Bettendorf Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190486000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul Norton Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul Norton Elementary School
Paul Norton Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bettendorf, Iowa, enrolling 403 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 403 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bettendorf's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverdale Heights Elem School (628 students): Paul Norton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students) and Bettendorf Middle School (952 students) alongside Paul Norton 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 Paul Norton Elementary School compares
Paul Norton 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 72% in Iowa - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,301
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Paul Norton 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 Bettendorf Comm School District, which includes Paul Norton Elementary School.
$11,301
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.0%
Federal 9.5%
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 Paul Norton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettendorf Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Wood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Norton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Bettendorf
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverdale Heights Elem School
Standard public school
628 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Forest Grove Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul Norton Elementary School
How many students attend Paul Norton Elementary School?
Paul Norton Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bettendorf, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Norton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Norton Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Norton Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Paul Norton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Norton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Norton Elementary School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Norton Elementary School?
Paul Norton Elementary School 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 Paul Norton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Norton Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
Is Paul Norton Elementary School a good school?
Paul Norton Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Bettendorf Comm School District?
Besides Paul Norton Elementary School, Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students), Bettendorf Middle School (952 students), and Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students). See the Bettendorf Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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