Fred Becker Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1239 Sheldon St
       Waterloo, IA  50701


(319) 433-2180

District: Waterloo Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,341 Help


Students who attend Fred Becker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle School
High:    West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
African American:
30.0%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Compare Details Fred Becker Elementary School ranks worse than 89.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Waterloo Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), African American (30%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred Becker Elementary School is 13.4. 9 elementary schools in the Waterloo Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred Becker Elementary School is $13,341. 6 elementary schools in the Waterloo Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fred Becker Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waterloo Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo Community School District 289th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fred Becker Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 9.63 595th 626 5.0%
2013 10.18 589th 624 5.6%
2014 5.88 577th 603 4.3%
2015 6.62 582nd 616 5.5%
2016 7.84 568th 599 5.2%
2017 16.79 501st 574 12.7%
2018 9.78 520th 567 8.3%
2019 15.02 542nd 603 10.1%
2021 25.99 460th 567 18.9%
2022 13.95 518th 574 9.8%
2023 14.58 506th 565 10.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fred Becker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 179 52 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1989 442 99 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 412 117 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1991 402 102 16 3 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 375 103 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 396 110 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 365 122 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 314 108 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 314 108 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 299 102 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 314 114 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 285 115 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 289 113 7 7 3 n/a n/a -29 390
2001 258 104 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 257 80 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 257 80 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 250 71 4 18 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 207 82 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 221 79 4 24 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 232 100 6 18 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 208 106 8 21 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 250 138 6 26 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2010 226 121 5 24 2 0 7 0 385
2011 278 151 5 38 5 0 29 0 506
2012 271 156 6 40 4 2 29 0 508
2013 287 167 5 50 5 2 34 0 550
2014 300 158 5 57 2 3 46 0 571
2015 294 147 10 63 3 5 55 0 577
2016 263 129 12 60 3 8 57 0 532
2017 263 117 8 59 3 9 58 0 517
2018 241 121 8 51 3 8 69 0 501
2019 239 113 10 48 2 6 71 0 489
2020 213 126 12 47 1 11 71 0 481
2021 198 130 13 55 0 11 59 0 466
2022 203 135 13 50 1 13 60 0 475
2023 209 142 9 45 1 17 50 0 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fred Becker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 9.5 24.7 n/a
1989 544 26.5 20.5 27.2
1990 537 26.5 20.2 0
1991 524 26.0 20.1 33
1992 494 26.0 19.0 32.4
1993 522 25.0 20.9 47.1
1994 507 26.1 19.4 43
1995 436 26.0 16.8 58.9
1996 436 26.0 16.8 58.9
1997 412 19.5 21.1 52.4
1998 441 20.5 21.5 54.6
1999 414 24.0 17.3 67.4
2000 390 23.0 17.0 63.5
2001 379 21.8 17.4 60.4
2002 360 33.7 10.7 63.6
2003 360 33.7 10.7 63.6
2004 345 36.1 9.6 64.3
2005 308 31.2 9.9 55.5
2006 329 31.0 10.6 51.1
2007 357 25.6 13.9 64.4
2008 345 29.0 11.9 65.8
2009 420 37.3 11.3 70.5
2010 385 33.0 11.6 75.1
2011 506 37.5 13.4 77.3
2012 508 38.5 13.1 77.8
2013 550 38.0 14.4 76.9
2014 571 38.8 14.7 77.2
2015 577 42.0 13.7 74
2016 532 38.0 14.0 74.2
2017 517 37.1 13.9 70.6
2018 501 37.8 13.2 66.1
2019 489 38.0 12.8 65
2020 481 37.1 12.9 67.2
2021 466 36.1 12.9 73.8
2022 475 38.1 12.4 71.2
2023 473 35.1 13.4 75.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fred Becker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 9.5 24.7 n/a
1989 544 26.5 20.5 27.2
1990 537 26.5 20.2 0
1991 524 26.0 20.1 33
1992 494 26.0 19.0 32.4
1993 522 25.0 20.9 47.1
1994 507 26.1 19.4 43
1995 436 26.0 16.8 58.9
1996 436 26.0 16.8 58.9
1997 412 19.5 21.1 52.4
1998 441 20.5 21.5 54.6
1999 414 24.0 17.3 67.4
2000 390 23.0 17.0 63.5
2001 379 21.8 17.4 60.4
2002 360 33.7 10.7 63.6
2003 360 33.7 10.7 63.6
2004 345 36.1 9.6 64.3
2005 308 31.2 9.9 55.5
2006 329 31.0 10.6 51.1
2007 357 25.6 13.9 64.4
2008 345 29.0 11.9 65.8
2009 420 37.3 11.3 70.5
2010 385 33.0 11.6 75.1
2011 506 37.5 13.4 77.3
2012 508 38.5 13.1 77.8
2013 550 38.0 14.4 76.9
2014 571 38.8 14.7 77.2
2015 577 42.0 13.7 74
2016 532 38.0 14.0 74.2
2017 517 37.1 13.9 70.6
2018 501 37.8 13.2 66.1
2019 489 38.0 12.8 65
2020 481 37.1 12.9 67.2
2021 466 36.1 12.9 73.8
2022 475 38.1 12.4 71.2
2023 473 35.1 13.4 75.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fred Becker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,146 (8.6%) $12,194 (91.4%) $13,341

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred Becker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 542nd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 506th of 565 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fred Becker Elementary School)55.638.2
 17.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Community School District)50.354.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fred Becker Elementary School)42.952.7
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Community School District)49.567.5
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fred Becker Elementary School)55.645.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Community School District)54.759.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fred Becker Elementary School)50.842.3
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Community School District)53.561.9
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fred Becker Elementary School)54.254.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Community School District)5660.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fred Becker Elementary School)5368.8
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Community School District)55.770
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489473
 3.3%
African American113142
 25.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic4845
 6.3%
Pacific Islander617
 183.3%
White239209
 12.6%
Two or More Races7150
 29.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65%75.7%
 10.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Fred Becker Elementary School.

Students who attend Fred Becker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle School
High : West High School

Students at Fred Becker Elementary School are 44% White, 30% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

Fred Becker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Iowa elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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