Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the top 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 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Neil Armstrong Elementary School serves the eastern part of Eldridge, IA, within an attendance area that covers approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about one mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neil Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks within the top 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 0.46, 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
#552 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
72%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #552 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Alan Shepard Elementary School, Edward White 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
369 students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Neil Armstrong Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Neil Armstrong Elementary School part of?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School is part of North Scott Comm School District.
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