Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks 374 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Neil Armstrong Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bettendorf, Iowa, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Bettendorf Community School District. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally on par with or above district and state averages, but significantly lower in 5th-grade Science. Over the past decade, Neil Armstrong Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, and it currently holds a 2-star rating, indicating below-average performance compared to other Iowa elementary schools.

Interestingly, Neil Armstrong Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Paul Norton Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa. However, the school's performance is generally on par with or better than other nearby schools in the Bettendorf district, such as Grant Wood Elementary and Herbert Hoover Elementary. This may be due in part to the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Neil Armstrong Elementary, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population compared to the nearby Paul Norton Elementary.

The decline in Neil Armstrong Elementary's statewide ranking and rating over the past decade is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation. Collaboration with the Bettendorf Community School District and the exploration of best practices from higher-performing schools in the area could help the school identify and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes and address the academic needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3311 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722

(563) 359-8275

District: Bettendorf Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
374^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,114

Students who attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bettendorf Middle School
High:	Bettendorf High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.0%

Hispanic:

14.1%

African American:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Bettendorf Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Neil Armstrong Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bettendorf Community School District. Student population at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57%), Hispanic (14.1%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bettendorf Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Bettendorf Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Neil Armstrong Elementary School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is $12,114, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Bettendorf Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Neil Armstrong Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bettendorf Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bettendorf Community School District 164^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	53.41	354^th	626	43.5%
2013	51.50	366^th	624	41.3%
2014	78.62	71^st	603	88.2%
2015	48.22	404^th	616	34.4%
2016	54.34	332^nd	599	44.6%
2017	67.49	207^th	574	63.9%
2018	67.80	181^st	567	68.1%
2019	61.27	254^th	603	57.9%
2021	41.21	377^th	567	33.5%
2022	37.51	408^th	574	28.9%
2023	53.65	299^th	565	47.1%
2024	43.30	374^th	557	32.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	280	8	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1989	439	3	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1990	288	7	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1991	292	8	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1992	284	11	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1993	287	7	4	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	314
1994	281	9	2	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	308
1995	276	16	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
1996	276	16	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
1997	259	11	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1998	232	14	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1999	258	9	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2000	276	10	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	-15	283
2001	236	17	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2002	230	25	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2003	230	25	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2004	229	26	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
2005	223	23	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
2006	228	27	2	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
2007	237	31	1	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	288
2008	264	23	1	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	309
2009	260	23	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2010	243	24	4	25	3	0	8	0	307
2011	239	29	4	25	1	0	12	0	310
2012	231	28	3	28	2	0	12	0	304
2013	237	24	3	28	1	0	13	0	306
2014	220	21	2	25	3	0	18	0	289
2015	219	22	3	27	2	0	24	0	297
2016	206	26	3	34	2	0	25	0	296
2017	195	31	0	38	2	1	30	0	297
2018	187	27	2	38	3	0	32	0	289
2019	192	31	5	38	3	0	38	0	307
2020	188	35	3	42	2	0	30	0	300
2021	163	38	6	37	2	0	28	0	274
2022	169	38	9	34	1	0	31	0	282
2023	173	34	7	34	0	0	24	0	272
2024	158	37	6	39	1	2	34	0	277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	298	17.0	17.5	18.5
1989	459	17.0	27.0	12.6
1990	310	16.9	18.3	20.6
1991	318	17.1	18.5	19.2
1992	310	17.0	18.2	19.7
1993	314	17.0	18.5	21.3
1994	308	17.7	17.4	26.9
1995	304	17.5	17.4	26
1996	304	17.5	17.4	26
1997	285	17.5	16.3	29.1
1998	258	16.5	15.6	31.8
1999	275	16.5	16.7	37.1
2000	283	18.0	15.7	45
2001	263	18.0	14.6	36.1
2002	271	18.8	14.4	49.4
2003	271	18.8	14.4	49.4
2004	275	20.9	13.2	46.5
2005	264	21.3	12.4	47.7
2006	275	20.0	13.8	50.9
2007	288	19.7	14.6	51.7
2008	309	20.7	14.9	46.3
2009	300	21.2	14.2	50.3
2010	307	22.0	13.9	56
2011	310	19.5	15.8	58.7
2012	304	18.9	16.0	57.9
2013	306	19.0	16.0	59.5
2014	289	18.8	15.3	60.9
2015	297	20.0	14.8	62
2016	296	21.0	14.0	51
2017	297	20.0	14.7	57.9
2018	289	20.3	14.2	54
2019	307	19.5	15.7	59.3
2020	300	20.5	14.6	61.7
2021	274	19.5	14.0	56.6
2022	282	19.5	14.4	52.5
2023	272	21.5	12.6	51.5
2024	277	22.4	12.3	53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	298	17.0	17.5	18.5
1989	459	17.0	27.0	12.6
1990	310	16.9	18.3	20.6
1991	318	17.1	18.5	19.2
1992	310	17.0	18.2	19.7
1993	314	17.0	18.5	21.3
1994	308	17.7	17.4	26.9
1995	304	17.5	17.4	26
1996	304	17.5	17.4	26
1997	285	17.5	16.3	29.1
1998	258	16.5	15.6	31.8
1999	275	16.5	16.7	37.1
2000	283	18.0	15.7	45
2001	263	18.0	14.6	36.1
2002	271	18.8	14.4	49.4
2003	271	18.8	14.4	49.4
2004	275	20.9	13.2	46.5
2005	264	21.3	12.4	47.7
2006	275	20.0	13.8	50.9
2007	288	19.7	14.6	51.7
2008	309	20.7	14.9	46.3
2009	300	21.2	14.2	50.3
2010	307	22.0	13.9	56
2011	310	19.5	15.8	58.7
2012	304	18.9	16.0	57.9
2013	306	19.0	16.0	59.5
2014	289	18.8	15.3	60.9
2015	297	20.0	14.8	62
2016	296	21.0	14.0	51
2017	297	20.0	14.7	57.9
2018	289	20.3	14.2	54
2019	307	19.5	15.7	59.3
2020	300	20.5	14.6	61.7
2021	274	19.5	14.0	56.6
2022	282	19.5	14.4	52.5
2023	272	21.5	12.6	51.5
2024	277	22.4	12.3	53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Neil Armstrong Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$830 (6.9%)	$11,284 (93.1%)	$12,114

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 254^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 299^th of 565 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)	74	71.8	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf Community School District)	74.2	72.6	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)	82	66.7	15.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf Community School District)	82.8	77	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)	76.9	84.6	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf Community School District)	82.5	80.2	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)	78.8	71.8	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf Community School District)	83	77.9	5.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)	55.6	69	13.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf Community School District)	74.1	71.3	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)	75.9	71.4	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf Community School District)	82.8	76.6	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	272	11.4%
African American	31	34	9.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	38	34	10.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	192	173	9.9%
Two or More Races	38	24	36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.3%	51.5%	7.8%

Schools Near Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Neil Armstrong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3311 Central Avenue	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 359-8275	277	22	12.3	53.1%	158 (57.0%)	37 (13.4%)	39 (14.1%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	34 (12.3%)	43.3	374^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.9%		53.7	299^th of 565 public elementary schools	47.1%	75	66.7	70.0	65.1		82.9	62.5	69.8		41.9	$12,114	$830	$11,284
Riverdale Heights Elementary School	Public	K-6	2125 Devils Glen Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-0525	623	41	15.2	20.9%	368 (59.1%)	49 (7.9%)	59 (9.5%)	95 (15.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (7.5%)	87.4	22^nd of 557 public elementary schools	96.1%		84.7	42^nd of 565 public elementary schools	92.6%	20	80.2	88.2	81.9	90.6	92.6	93.5	88.0	91.7	79.5	$10,347	$91	$10,256
Mark Twain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1620 Lincoln Rd	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 359-8263	411	26	15.7	47.0%	275 (66.9%)	46 (11.2%)	61 (14.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.3%)	40	384^th of 557 public elementary schools	31.1%		35.6	427^th of 565 public elementary schools	24.4%	43	58.5	66.2	67.2		80.0	55.9	73.1		49.3	$12,341	$1,118	$11,222
Grant Wood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1423 Hillside Dr	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 359-8277	430	31	13.9	49.1%	253 (58.8%)	81 (18.8%)	44 (10.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (7.9%)	55.7	294^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.2%		60.3	244^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.8%	50	68.9	68.7	78.3		75.4	59.7	79.7		65.2	$11,889	$900	$10,989
Herbert Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-5	3223 South Hampton Drive	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-8636	377	29	12.8	31.3%	263 (69.8%)	34 (9.0%)	53 (14.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	49.6	332^nd of 557 public elementary schools	40.4%		61.8	225^th of 565 public elementary schools	60.2%	107	50.8	75.7	74.6		78.7	72.9	64.4		60.0	$11,064	$345	$10,719
McKinley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1716 Kenwood Ave	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6800	517	36	14.5	52.2%	214 (41.4%)	154 (29.8%)	73 (14.1%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (12.2%)	29.6	442^nd of 557 public elementary schools	20.6%		47	354^th of 565 public elementary schools	37.3%	88	68.7	63.8	59.7	69.4	71.6	59.4	44.7	69.4	41.6	$14,314	$538	$13,777
Paul Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	4485 Greenbrier Dr	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-8936	417	26	16.2	14.4%	325 (77.9%)	16 (3.8%)	40 (9.6%)	15 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	83.7	47^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.6%		88.3	20^th of 565 public elementary schools	96.5%	27	89.9	78.9	86.8		97.1	83.1	88.2		72.1	$9,697	$83	$9,614
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-6	2827 Jersey Ridge Rd	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6350	519	31	16.8	48.6%	250 (48.2%)	126 (24.3%)	76 (14.6%)	13 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (10.0%)	45.3	363^rd of 557 public elementary schools	34.8%		41.3	389^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.2%	26	63.2	71.4	70.1	77.8	68.4	52.4	68.4	66.7	67.5	$13,643	$537	$13,106
Children's Village At Hoover	Public	PK	1002 Spring Street	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7850	124	8	15.5	35.5%	30 (24.2%)	39 (31.5%)	28 (22.6%)	5 (4.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (16.9%)								(n/a)
Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	K-6	6333 Crow Creek Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-5575	654	42	15.5	9.9%	488 (74.6%)	8 (1.2%)	41 (6.3%)	75 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.4%)	90.6	11^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.0%		90.7	8^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.6%	3	81.1	91.8	94.6	95.9	86.3	89.7	96.8	93.9	89.2	$10,037	$369	$9,668

Frequently Asked Questions about Neil Armstrong Elementary School

How many students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 277 students attended Neil Armstrong Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Neil Armstrong Elementary School?

Students at Neil Armstrong Elementary School are 57% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Neil Armstrong Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bettendorf Middle School
High : Bettendorf High School

What district is Neil Armstrong Elementary School in?

Bettendorf Community School District

Is Neil Armstrong Elementary School a good school?

Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks 374^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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