- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Weber Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 191470000304 · Iowa City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 10.9:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Weber Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Weber Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 456
Weber Elementary
456 students
What this shows Weber Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weber Elementary compares
Weber Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,514
- 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.
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 (~456 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.