Lou Henry Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lou Henry Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lou Henry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lou Henry Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lou Henry Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lou Henry Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1024 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
35%
7%
White
48%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lou Henry Elementary School's ranking?
Lou Henry Elementary School is ranked #1024 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Lou Henry Elementary School?
486 students attend Lou Henry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lou Henry Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lou Henry Elementary School?
Lou Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lou Henry Elementary School offer ?
Lou Henry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lou Henry Elementary School part of?
Lou Henry Elementary School is part of Waterloo Community School District.
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