James Van Allen Elementary School

www.iowacityschools.org/VanAllenES

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

James Van Allen Elementary School, located in North Liberty, Iowa, serves as a primary educational institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Named in honor of the renowned space scientist and University of Iowa professor James Van Allen, the school reflects a commitment to academic curiosity and foundational learning. It caters to students in the early elementary grades, focusing on creating a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development.

The school is known for being an active part of the North Liberty community, emphasizing collaboration between staff, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, James Van Allen Elementary aims to equip young learners with the essential tools needed for success in their future academic endeavors, maintaining a standard of excellence consistent with the broader goals of the Iowa City school system.

432

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Van Allen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	53
Black	55
Asian	32
Two or More	18

White
274 (63.4 %)
Black
55 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
53 (12.3 %)
Asian
32 (7.4 %)
Two or More
18 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1185
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/VanAllenES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Van Allen Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Van Allen Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	50.2%
Male	215	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)