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Norman Borlaug Elementary School

1000 KENNEDY PARKWAY, CORALVILLE, IA 52241

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 28 of 183 in Iowa

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About Norman Borlaug Elementary School

The Iowa City Community School District is responsible for Norman Borlaug Elementary School, which is a public school for kids in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school has 451 students and 14 teachers, which means that each teacher can spend more time with students and help them in class. The school cares a lot about both academic success and making the classroom a friendly and positive place to learn. There are many different kinds of students at Norman Borlaug Elementary, and they come from many different races and cultures. Recent data on student proficiency shows that 77% of students did well enough in math and 80% did well enough in reading. The district's students are doing very well in school overall, as these scores show. The school has a well-rounded curriculum that includes arts, physical education, and enrichment programs that help students grow academically and socially. The school is in a part of Iowa City that is favorable for families. This is good for the school because the community is supportive and parents are involved. People generally know Norman Borlaug Elementary School for its strong academics, friendly atmosphere, and commitment to helping students succeed. Hence, it is one of the best elementary schools in Iowa.

Norman Borlaug Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1000 KENNEDY PARKWAY, CORALVILLE, IA 52241

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Phone

(319) 688-1155

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 80%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 80% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
451
Total Students
$82775
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 28 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40%
Asian 14.9%
Hispanic 6.2%
Black 33.3%
Two+ Races 4.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
40%
Asian
14.9%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
33.3%
Two+ Races
4.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 451
50.6%
228 Female
49.4%
223 Male

Student Population

451 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

458 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. What programs help kids learn social and emotional skills?

Ans. Staff members include lessons on communication, empathy, and resolving conflicts in the school day.

Q2. Are there activities after school?

Ans. Yes, students can join different after-school programs based on what they like.

Q3. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Families get news through community meetings, school apps, and newsletters.

Q4. Does the school use learning by doing or project-based learning?

Ans. A lot of lessons have hands-on activities that get kids involved and help them learn how to solve problems.

Q5. Do multilingual learners have any help systems?

Ans. Yes, services that help students learn English help multilingual students do well in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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