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Lou Henry Elementary School

Waterloo, Iowa · Grades K to 5 · Waterloo Comm School District

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About Lou Henry Elementary School

Lou Henry Elementary School is a public school in Waterloo, Iowa, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 460 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Waterloo. With about 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.1 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 27 other schools within 5 miles. Waterloo Comm School District runs 18 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Black Hawk County.

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School facts

Address	312 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone	(319) 433-2860
School district	Waterloo Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	460
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	38
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Black Hawk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 193048001165). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lou Henry Elementary School serve?

Lou Henry Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Lou Henry Elementary School?

Lou Henry Elementary School reported 460 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 460 students and 38 teachers in federal data.

Is Lou Henry Elementary School a public or charter school?

Lou Henry Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lou Henry Elementary School in?

Lou Henry Elementary School is part of Waterloo Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/waterloo-comm-school-district/

Where is Lou Henry Elementary School located?

Lou Henry Elementary School is at 312 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA 50701. The phone number is (319) 433-2860.

How many other schools are near Lou Henry Elementary School?

There are 27 other schools within 5 miles of Lou Henry Elementary School in our directory.