Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred Becker 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 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred Becker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fred Becker Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fred Becker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Becker Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1128 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
29%
7%
White
37%
70%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Becker Elementary School's ranking?
Fred Becker Elementary School is ranked #1128 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fred Becker Elementary School often compared to?
Fred Becker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Cedar Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Fred Becker Elementary School?
501 students attend Fred Becker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fred Becker Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred Becker Elementary School?
Fred Becker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred Becker Elementary School offer ?
Fred Becker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fred Becker Elementary School part of?
Fred Becker Elementary School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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