Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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-6
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Norman Borlaug Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norman Borlaug 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
34%
7%
White
40%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Norman Borlaug Elementary School is ranked #241 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Norman Borlaug Elementary School often compared to?
Norman Borlaug Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Kirkwood Elementary School, Weber Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Norman Borlaug Elementary School?
417 students attend Norman Borlaug Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Norman Borlaug Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman Borlaug Elementary School?
Norman Borlaug Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norman Borlaug Elementary School offer ?
Norman Borlaug Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norman Borlaug Elementary School part of?
Norman Borlaug Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
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