Norman Borlaug Elementary School

1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241

www.iowacityschools.org/BorlaugES

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norman Borlaug Elementary School, located in Coralville, Iowa, is a prominent institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Named after the Nobel Peace Prize-winning agronomist and Iowa native Norman Borlaug, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and character development. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of global citizenship in alignment with its namesake’s legacy of humanitarian service and scientific inquiry.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, students, and families work together to support student achievement. Beyond the core curriculum, Borlaug Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive community, the school prepares its students for future success while instilling the values of empathy and responsibility.

405

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	29
Black	167
Asian	49
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
167 (41.2%)
White
142 (35.1%)
Asian
49 (12.1%)
Hispanic
29 (7.2%)
Two or More
16 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1155
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/BorlaugES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 32

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	50.1%
Male	202	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)