Enrollment
456
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Iowa City, IA
Weber Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Weber Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191470000304
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weber Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Weber Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weber Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weber Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weber Elementary
Weber Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Iowa City, Iowa, enrolling 456 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Weber Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of Iowa schools and 26% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 456 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Iowa City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Longfellow Elementary School (325 students): Weber Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.9:1 vs 10.5:1).
Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students) and West Senior High School (1,514 students) alongside Weber 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 Weber Elementary compares
Weber 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Iowa - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 46.5%
White 36.2%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Weber Elementary 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 Weber Elementary.
$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 Weber Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weber Elementary'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 elementary schools in Iowa City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~456 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Weber Elementary
How many students attend Weber Elementary?
Weber Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Iowa City, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weber Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weber Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 31% 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 Weber Elementary?
50.3% of students at Weber Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weber Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Weber Elementary is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weber Elementary?
Weber Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Weber Elementary rank among elementary schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Weber Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City on the city page.
Is Weber Elementary a good school?
Weber Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. 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 Weber Elementary, 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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