Norman Borlaug Elementary School

Summary:

Norman Borlaug Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coralville, Iowa, serving 417 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Iowa City Community School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and consistent ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

With a racial makeup of 40.05% White, 33.33% African American, 6.24% Hispanic, 14.87% Asian, and 5.52% other races, Norman Borlaug Elementary has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with 82.3% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 73.1% for the district and 74.5% for the state. The school's strong performance has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 25-30% of Iowa elementary schools.

While Norman Borlaug Elementary stands out, the Iowa City Community School District has several other high-performing elementary schools, such as Bohumil Shimek Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic results. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $12,225 is lower than some nearby schools, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1000 Kennedy Parkway
       Coralville, IA  52241


(319) 688-1155

District: Iowa City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,225 Help


Students who attend Norman Borlaug Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Junior High School
High:    West Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.0%
African American:
33.3%
Asian:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Compare Details Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 6th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Norman Borlaug Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40%), African American (33.3%), Asian (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norman Borlaug Elementary School is 12.6. 11 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Norman Borlaug Elementary School employs 32.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norman Borlaug Elementary School is $12,225. 16 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Norman Borlaug Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Iowa City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa City Community School District 221st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norman Borlaug Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 75.16 126th 616 79.5%
2016 75.30 112th 599 81.3%
2017 65.38 221st 574 61.5%
2018 66.05 205th 567 63.8%
2019 74.43 137th 603 77.3%
2021 57.88 257th 567 54.7%
2022 76.57 107th 574 81.4%
2023 71.74 148th 565 73.8%
2024 60.18 254th 557 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norman Borlaug Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 155 43 111 16 4 0 15 0 344
2014 195 57 118 24 1 0 20 0 415
2015 190 72 138 32 1 1 14 0 448
2016 203 100 128 22 1 0 16 0 470
2017 205 114 119 26 3 0 9 0 476
2018 207 123 122 24 4 0 14 0 494
2019 214 158 123 27 3 0 15 0 540
2020 188 192 88 23 4 2 19 0 516
2021 174 158 80 24 2 0 20 0 458
2022 165 132 61 32 2 0 14 0 406
2023 167 139 62 26 4 1 18 0 417

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norman Borlaug Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 344 23.1 14.8 23.5
2014 415 27.0 15.3 24.3
2015 448 27.0 16.5 26.3
2016 470 28.0 16.7 29.8
2017 476 30.0 15.8 30.3
2018 494 31.9 15.4 29.6
2019 540 35.7 15.1 35
2020 516 32.9 15.6 39.1
2021 458 36.2 12.6 32.3
2022 406 33.8 11.9 34.7
2023 417 32.9 12.6 38.6

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 Norman Borlaug Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 344 23.1 14.8 23.5
2014 415 27.0 15.3 24.3
2015 448 27.0 16.5 26.3
2016 470 28.0 16.7 29.8
2017 476 30.0 15.8 30.3
2018 494 31.9 15.4 29.6
2019 540 35.7 15.1 35
2020 516 32.9 15.6 39.1
2021 458 36.2 12.6 32.3
2022 406 33.8 11.9 34.7
2023 417 32.9 12.6 38.6

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 Norman Borlaug Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $331 (2.7%) $11,894 (97.3%) $12,225

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norman Borlaug Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 148th of 565 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norman Borlaug Elementary School)73.471.4
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)64.563.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norman Borlaug Elementary School)84.472
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)7270.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norman Borlaug Elementary School)85.584.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)69.876
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norman Borlaug Elementary School)83.977.3
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)69.572.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norman Borlaug Elementary School)7275
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)65.965
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norman Borlaug Elementary School)77.384.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)69.467.4
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Norman Borlaug Elementary School)79.788.5
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)72.677
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Norman Borlaug Elementary School)81.386.5
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)78.774.6
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students540417
 22.8%
African American158139
 12%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian12362
 49.6%
Hispanic2726
 3.7%
Pacific Islander01
White214167
 22%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%38.6%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Norman Borlaug Elementary School

Norman Borlaug Elementary School ranks 254th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Norman Borlaug Elementary School.

Students at Norman Borlaug Elementary School are 40% White, 33% African American, 15% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Norman Borlaug Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Junior High School
High : West Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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