Fred Becker Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waterloo, Iowa 50701 · Waterloo Comm School District
#595 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#23677 of 50,301 nationally
About Fred Becker Elementary School
Fred Becker Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waterloo, in the Waterloo Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 501 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 595th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 501.
There are 15 schools in Waterloo; Fred Becker Elementary School ranks 8th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fred Becker Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fred Becker Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students · 903 m away
Kingsley Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students · 2.8 km away
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students · 2.8 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students · 3.3 km away
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students · 3.4 km away
Irving Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students · 3.5 km away
Hoover Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students · 4.1 km away
West High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,696 students · 4.1 km away
Lou Henry Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students · 4.2 km away
Southdale Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
E A Kreft Primary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
502 students
Carver Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Lakeview Elementary
Centerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Adams Elementary School
Davenport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
New Hampton Elementary School
New Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
504 students
Cardinal Elementary
Eldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
495 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fred Becker Elementary School a good school?
Fred Becker Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 52.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #595 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fred Becker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Fred Becker Elementary School ranks #595 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #23677 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fred Becker Elementary School?
Fred Becker Elementary School had 501 students in 2025.
Is Fred Becker Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Fred Becker Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fred Becker Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fred Becker Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.