Lou Henry Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

312 Rachael St
Waterloo, IA 50701

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lou Henry 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 is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving is 68% (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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 456 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
: Bottom 50% in IA
: 70% (Btm 50%)
: 68% (Btm 50%)
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Lou Henry Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Lou Henry Elementary School
Kind	81
1	75
2	73
3	70
4	70
5	87

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

456 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School
2023	465
2022	426
2021	486
2020	491
2019	491
2018	448
2017	448
2016	481
2015	504
2014	539
2013	560
2012	551
2011	527
2010	539
2009	504
2008	484
2007	491

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School
2023	36
2022	37
2021	40
2020	39
2019	39
2018	34
2017	34
2016	35
2015	36
2014	35
2013	37
2012	36
2011	36
2010	38
2009	38
2008	35
2007	30

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

2005

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Lou Henry 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 of Lou Henry Elementary School is 0.69, 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)

#770 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School
2023	#770
2022	#701
2021	#1024
2019	#1062
2018	#1021
2017	#1010
2016	#1009
2015	#957
2014	#1112
2013	#870
2012	#1011

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

70%

68%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	70%	68%	57%
2022	67%	64%	53%
2021	53%	64%	50%
2019	51%	69%	54%
2018	65%	76%	62%
2017	67%	77%	65%
2016	73%	78%	65%
2015	74%	79%	64%
2014	70%	79%	64%
2013	72%	77%	60%
2012	70%	76%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

68%

70%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2022	68%	70%	57%
2021	54%	68%	54%
2019	59%	68%	53%
2018	67%	74%	62%
2017	71%	75%	61%
2016	67%	75%	60%
2015	72%	76%	62%
2014	65%	76%	61%
2013	72%	72%	59%
2012	69%	71%	55%
2011	73%	76%	61%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

50-54%

63%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2022	52%	63%	50%
2021	32%	60%	45%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	13:1	14:1	14:1
2022	12:1	14:1	14:1
2021	12:1	14:1	13:1
2020	13:1	14:1	13:1
2019	13:1	14:1	13:1
2018	13:1	14:1	13:1
2017	13:1	14:1	13:1
2016	14:1	14:1	13:1
2015	14:1	14:1	13:1
2014	16:1	14:1	14:1
2013	15:1	14:1	13:1
2012	15:1	14:1	14:1
2011	15:1	14:1	14:1
2010	14:1	13:1	13:1
2009	13:1	13:1	14:1
2008	14:1	13:1	14:1
2007	16:1	14:1	14:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2010)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	8%	2%	4%
2022	6%	3%	3%
2021	5%	3%	3%
2020	4%	3%	4%
2019	4%	3%	4%
2018	4%	2%	2%
2017	4%	2%	2%
2016	4%	2%	2%
2015	5%	3%	2%
2014	4%	3%	2%
2013	4%	3%	1%
2012	4%	2%	2%
2011	4%	2%	2%
2010	4%	2%	2%
2009	6%	2%	2%
2008	4%	2%	2%
2007	4%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

13%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	5%	13%	14%
2022	6%	12%	13%
2021	3%	12%	12%
2020	5%	11%	12%
2019	5%	11%	12%
2018	7%	11%	12%
2017	7%	11%	12%
2016	4%	10%	11%
2015	5%	11%	11%
2014	6%	10%	11%
2013	6%	9%	11%
2012	6%	9%	10%
2011	6%	9%	10%
2010	5%	8%	9%
2009	3%	7%	8%
2008	4%	7%	7%
2007	6%	6%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

33%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	30%	7%	27%
2022	28%	7%	27%
2021	35%	7%	28%
2020	32%	6%	27%
2019	32%	6%	27%
2018	28%	6%	27%
2017	28%	6%	27%
2016	24%	6%	27%
2015	22%	5%	26%
2014	21%	5%	26%
2013	23%	5%	26%
2012	23%	5%	26%
2011	19%	5%	26%
2010	20%	5%	27%
2009	20%	6%	29%
2008	20%	6%	29%
2007	18%	5%	29%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

44%

71%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	47%	72%	42%
2022	51%	73%	44%
2021	48%	74%	46%
2020	51%	75%	47%
2019	51%	75%	47%
2018	56%	77%	50%
2017	56%	77%	50%
2016	59%	78%	52%
2015	60%	78%	54%
2014	61%	79%	54%
2013	61%	80%	55%
2012	61%	81%	56%
2011	66%	81%	57%
2010	62%	82%	58%
2009	70%	84%	61%
2008	72%	84%	62%
2007	72%	86%	62%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	8%	5%	10%
2022	7%	5%	10%
2021	7%	4%	8%
2020	6%	4%	8%
2019	6%	4%	8%
2018	5%	4%	8%
2017	5%	4%	8%
2016	8%	4%	7%
2015	8%	3%	6%
2014	7%	3%	6%
2013	5%	3%	6%
2012	6%	3%	5%
2011	4%	2%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.69

0.47

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	0.68	0.46	0.72
2022	0.66	0.45	0.71
2021	0.64	0.43	0.70
2020	0.64	0.42	0.69
2019	0.64	0.42	0.69
2018	0.61	0.39	0.66
2017	0.61	0.39	0.66
2016	0.59	0.38	0.65
2015	0.59	0.38	0.63
2014	0.58	0.37	0.63
2013	0.58	0.35	0.63
2012	0.57	0.34	0.61
2011	0.54	0.34	0.60
2010	0.58	0.32	0.59
2009	0.47	0.29	0.55
2008	0.44	0.28	0.54
2007	0.45	0.26	0.53

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

51%

36%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	48%	36%	59%
2022	48%	35%	59%
2021	53%	35%	59%
2020	51%	36%	57%
2019	51%	36%	57%
2018	47%	34%	60%
2017	47%	34%	60%
2016	47%	34%	59%
2015	48%	34%	60%
2014	52%	34%	59%
2013	49%	34%	59%
2012	48%	33%	57%
2011	42%	31%	55%
2010	44%	29%	47%
2009	35%	26%	45%
2008	33%	26%	41%
2007	35%	24%	40%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

15%

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lou Henry Elementary School	Iowa	Waterloo Community School District
2023	11%	6%	12%
2022	11%	5%	12%
2021	13%	6%	12%
2020	9%	7%	7%
2019	9%	7%	7%
2018	11%	7%	8%
2017	11%	7%	8%
2016	9%	7%	8%
2015	10%	7%	8%
2014	6%	7%	8%
2013	8%	7%	9%
2012	8%	7%	10%
2011	11%	8%	12%
2010	9%	8%	9%
2009	7%	8%	9%
2008	6%	8%	10%
2007	6%	8%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Waterloo Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes

School Mascot: Little Hawks

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lou Henry Elementary School's ranking?

Lou Henry Elementary School is ranked #770 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Lou Henry Elementary School?

456 students attend Lou Henry Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Lou Henry Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Lou Henry Elementary School?

Lou Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Lou Henry Elementary School offer ?

Lou Henry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Lou Henry Elementary School part of?

Lou Henry Elementary School is part of Waterloo Community School District.

School Reviews
Review Lou Henry Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.