Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neil Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Neil Armstrong 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 Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#882 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
16%
7%
White
55%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Neil Armstrong Elementary School often compared to?
Neil Armstrong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Riverdale Heights Elementary School, North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
268 students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Neil Armstrong Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Neil Armstrong Elementary School part of?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School is part of Bettendorf Comm School District.
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