At a glance
Reported students
385
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
421
Rue Elementary School: 385 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 291
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.96
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Rue Elementary School
Rue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Council Bluffs. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Council Bluffs Comm School District. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.8%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rue Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66%
- Hispanic20.8%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Bloomer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
455 reported students
Public schools near Rue Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 421 | 0.6 mi |
| Edison Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 384 | 1.1 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 455 | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 342 | 1.8 mi |
| Bancroft Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 535 | 2.2 mi |
| Bloomer Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 396 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rue Elementary School
What grades does Rue Elementary School serve?
Rue Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Council Bluffs Comm School District.
How many students attend Rue Elementary School?
Rue Elementary School reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 291 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rue Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 385 students and 25.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rue Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rue Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Council Bluffs Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rue Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rue Elementary School in?
Rue Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District, based in Council Bluffs, IA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rue Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Elementary School (0.6 mi), Edison Elementary School (1.1 mi), Roosevelt Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.