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Norman Borlaug Elementary School vs. Weber Elementary School

Should you attend Norman Borlaug Elementary School or Weber Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Weber Elementary School
3850 Rohret Road
Iowa City, IA 52246
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Weber 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 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
451 students
542 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norman Borlaug Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weber Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norman Borlaug Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weber Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norman Borlaug Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weber Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norman Borlaug Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iowa City Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weber Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iowa City Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#314 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
#749 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norman Borlaug Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weber Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 30% in IA)
70%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norman Borlaug Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weber Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norman Borlaug Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weber Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norman Borlaug Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weber Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norman Borlaug Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weber Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
-
Kindergarten Students
62
62
Grade 1 Students
51
77
Grade 2 Students
72
73
Grade 3 Students
54
70
Grade 4 Students
62
77
Grade 5 Students
51
89
Grade 6 Students
62
94

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Weber Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
17%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norman Borlaug Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weber Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norman Borlaug Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weber Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norman Borlaug Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weber Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norman Borlaug Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weber Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norman Borlaug Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weber Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iowa City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norman Borlaug Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weber Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norman Borlaug Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weber Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norman Borlaug Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weber Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iowa City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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