College View Elementary School

1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 470 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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

College View Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

College View 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 College View Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#646 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
71%
64%
69%
70%
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is College View Elementary School's ranking?
College View Elementary School is ranked #646 out of 1,233 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
470 students attend College View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of College View Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College View Elementary School?
College View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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