Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, College View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: College View Elementary serves the southeast part of Council Bluffs, IA, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.9 miles, reaching up to 3.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
College View Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
College View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College View Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College View Elementary School's ranking?
College View Elementary School is ranked #701 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are College View Elementary School often compared to?
College View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend College View Elementary School?
488 students attend College View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of College View Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College View Elementary School?
College View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does College View Elementary School offer ?
College View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College View Elementary School part of?
College View Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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