Lou Henry Elementary School

460 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lou Henry Elementary School, located at 312 Rachael St in Waterloo, Iowa, is a public school serving the Waterloo Community School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparation for middle school. As part of a diverse school district, Lou Henry emphasizes the importance of community engagement and provides various resources to support its student body's unique needs.

The school environment at Lou Henry is generally characterized by a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its young learners. By prioritizing essential subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the staff works to build a strong educational base for children in their formative years. Additionally, being situated in Waterloo, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often acting as a hub for local families and participating in district-wide initiatives designed to enhance student achievement and school culture.

460

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lou Henry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	37
Black	176
Asian	30
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
178 (38.7%)
Black
176 (38.3%)
Hispanic
37 (8.0%)
Asian
30 (6.5%)
Two or More
30 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Waterloo Comm School District
Phone:	(319)433-2860
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 69