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Fred Becker Elementary School

1239 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701

Top 25% School in Iowa

Ranked 117 of 183 in Iowa

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Fred Becker Elementary School

1239 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701

Top 25% School in Iowa

Ranked 117 of 183 in Iowa

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About Fred Becker Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 46% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
457
Total Students
$72917
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 44.2%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic 9.5%
Black 30%
Two+ Races 10.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
44.2%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic
9.5%
Black
30%
Two+ Races
10.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 457
49.9%
228 Female
50.1%
229 Male

Student Population

457 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

466 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Fred Becker Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1239 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701

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Phone

(319) 433-2180

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TOP 117 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fred Becker Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Becker Elementary is a PBIS school (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports), emphasizing social, emotional, and academic growth. The Waterloo district uses MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports) for academics, behavior, and mental wellness — this benefits Becker students directly.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of clubs and programs are there after school?

Ans. Students can take part in art classes, music groups, STEM clubs, chess clubs, and physical education activities.

Q2. How does Becker Elementary help students who have trouble learning?

Ans. The school offers targeted interventions, small-group instruction, and access to specialized therapies.

Q3. Are there programs that help high-achieving students do even better?

Ans. Yes, Becker has advanced reading and math groups, as well as fun activities to keep students interested.

Q4. How can parents get involved in school?

Ans. Parents can help out, go to PTA events, join school committees, and come to family nights.

Q5. What steps are taken to keep students safe?

Ans. Becker Elementary has secure access points, checks on visitors, emergency drills, and trained staff to keep an eye on things.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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