- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Paul Norton Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 190486000146 · Bettendorf, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 15.5:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bettendorf High School (1,433 students)
Paul Norton Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Paul Norton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bettendorf Hig
Bettendorf High School
1,433 students
- Bettendorf Mid
Bettendorf Middle School
952 students
- Grant Wood Ele 433
Grant Wood Elementary School
433 students
- Mark Twain Ele 409
Mark Twain Elementary School
409 students
- This school 403
Paul Norton Elementary School
403 students
- Herbert Hoover 359
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Paul Norton Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Norton Elementary School compares
Paul Norton Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,724
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 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.
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
District finance for Bettendorf Comm School District reports $11,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~403 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.