North Bend Elementary School

2230 St Andrews Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, North Bend Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Bend Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Bringing Learning To Life

School Rankings

North Bend Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Bend Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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)
#269 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
90-94%
68%
70-74%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
16%
7%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Bend Elementary School's ranking?
North Bend Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Bend Elementary School often compared to?
North Bend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Elementary School, James Van Allen Elementary School, Buford Garner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% 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 North Bend Elementary School?
401 students attend North Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of North Bend Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Bend Elementary School?
North Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Bend Elementary School offer ?
North Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Bend Elementary School part of?
North Bend Elementary School is part of Clear Creek Amana Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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