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Fred Becker Elementary School

1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred Becker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Fred Becker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fred Becker Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fred Becker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Becker Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1158 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fred Becker Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fred Becker Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fred Becker Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Fred Becker Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fred Becker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Becker Elementary School's ranking?
Fred Becker Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fred Becker Elementary School often compared to?
Fred Becker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Cedar Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Fred Becker Elementary School?
473 students attend Fred Becker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fred Becker Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred Becker Elementary School?
Fred Becker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred Becker Elementary School offer ?
Fred Becker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred Becker Elementary School part of?
Fred Becker Elementary School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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