Below Average
#1003 of 1,280 schools in IA
Weber Elementary
Elementary School · Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa City, IA
An Iowa City Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3850 Rohret Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
- Math 66% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weber Elementary score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 63% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Weber Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,000/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iowa City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,088
Median home value
$327,100
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
66.7%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52246; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Horn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Norman Borlaug Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 231 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Iowa City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #26 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weber Elementary is listed in Iowa City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weber Elementary
Weber Elementary is a public elementary school in Iowa City, IA, part of Iowa City Comm School District, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,003 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weber Elementary
What grades does Weber Elementary serve?
Weber Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Weber Elementary?
Weber Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weber Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weber Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weber Elementary rank in IA?
Weber Elementary ranks #1,003 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Weber Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Weber Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Weber Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weber Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Weber Elementary a charter school?
No, Weber Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weber Elementary a Title I school?
No, Weber Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weber Elementary?
55.7% of students at Weber Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (319) 688-1170
- Area population (ZIP 52246)
- 21,944
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52246; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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