Rue Elementary School

Rue Elementary School in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a public Pre-K–5 school that is known as one of the best elementary schools in the area because it has a caring environment, strong family involvement, and a student-centered approach to learning. There are about 356 students at the school, and the 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio helps teachers give each student more attention. Rue Elementary has a wide range of students, with about 29% of them being minorities. The school offers programs like special education, preschool, ESL support, and district autism services to help students with different learning needs. Students are getting better at math and reading, with about 60–64% of them being proficient in both subjects. The school is still working to improve student achievement through personalized instruction, partnerships with the community, and a positive school culture where every child feels supported and valued.

The Council Bluffs Community School District (CBCSD) has approved a big plan to upgrade the HVAC systems at several campuses, including replacing the rooftop ventilation units at Rue Elementary. The goal is to make the air quality and comfort better for students and staff by the middle of 2026.

The district is starting a new full-time K–12 online school for the 2025–26 school year in partnership with Edmentum. This will give families a flexible way to learn from home. This growth affects all of the district's schools, even Rue Elementary.

Rue Elementary students are part of the "Attend Today, Achieve More Tomorrow" campaign, which started this school year as part of a district-wide effort to get more kids to come to school. The campaign offers rewards and support from the community for regular attendance.

Q1. Does Rue Elementary have programs for preschoolers or young children?

Ans. Yes, Rue has a preschool program that helps young kids get a head start before they start kindergarten.

Q2. Can parents help out or take part in school events at Rue Elementary?

Ans. Yes, Rue encourages parents and the community to get involved by volunteering, helping in the classroom, going to school events, and working with families.

Q3. Does Rue Elementary have programs or care before or after school?

Ans. Standard school hours are for regular classes, but families can also get wraparound or community-based after-school care from the district. Q3. What kinds of support or special education services are there?

Ans. The school provides special education services, such as accommodations for students with autism, individualized support plans, and other services as needed.

Q4: What does Rue Elementary do to help students who speak more than one language or who are learning English?

Ans. Rue Elementary offers ESL (English as a Second Language) or language support services to students who don't speak English as their first language. Programs for after-school care.

Q5. What kinds of support or special education services are there?

Ans. The school provides special education services, such as accommodations for students with autism, individualized support plans, and other services as needed.