Neil Armstrong Elementary School

3311 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722

www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/na/

268 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Neil Armstrong Elementary School, located in Bettendorf, Iowa, serves as a key institution within the Bettendorf Community School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character building. The school serves elementary-aged students, providing a foundational education designed to prepare them for the challenges of middle school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated teaching staff.

Beyond academics, Neil Armstrong Elementary is recognized for its active school community and focus on fostering a sense of belonging among students. By utilizing the resources of the Bettendorf district, the school integrates modern educational practices with a small-community feel. With its strategic location on Central Avenue, the school remains a central hub for families in the area, prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded and engaging educational experience.

268

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	41
Black	42
Asian	6
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	2

White
147 (54.9%)
Black
42 (15.7%)
Hispanic
41 (15.3%)
Two or More
30 (11.2%)
Asian
6 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bettendorf Comm School District
Phone:	(563)359-8275
Website:	http://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/na/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 40