Enrollment
397
Elementary
DISTRICT 210 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 193054002341
North Ridge Elementary
101 North Ridge Parkway, Waverly, IA 50677 · (319) 352-5665 · Bremer County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL397 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
81 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 84 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 77 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 69 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 93 | 23% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (84) is 14% larger than its 4th grade class (74).
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Ridge Elementary→Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
Based on grade levels within Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Ridge Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge Elementary this school | 397 | 20.4% | N/A |
| Atkins Elementary School Atkins | 394 | 19.3% | 83.0% |
| Madison Elementary School Pella | 401 | 21.2% | 79.1% |
| Bronson Elementary School Bronson | 390 | 21.3% | 82.5% |
| Center Point-Urbana Primary School Center Point | 365 | 19.2% | N/A |
| Ballard West Elementary Slater | 451 | 18.8% | N/A |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Ridge Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Bremer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 397 | #222 of 705 | #2 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #383 of 561 | #4 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.4% | #414 of 561 | #3 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.4% | #591 of 666 | #6 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About North Ridge Elementary
The public elementary school North Ridge Elementary is located in Waverly, Iowa. It educates 397 students in kindergarten through 4. The school's enrollment is 22% larger than the 325 average for elementary schools in Iowa.
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District counts 2,722 students in its 9 schools, and North Ridge Elementary is one of them.
White students make up 89% of enrollment at North Ridge Elementary. The remaining shares are 6% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. The White share in Bremer County as a whole is similar, at about 93%. North Ridge Elementary's diversity index is 20%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 at North Ridge Elementary, with 27.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. For comparison, elementary schools in Iowa average 13.7:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 20% of enrollment. That tracks the 21% average for public schools in Bremer County.
Bremer County has these Census figures: the median household income is $86,784, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Bremer County is home to 20 public schools and about 5,346 public school students.
Nearest public school: Margaretta Carey Elementary School, about 1.0 miles away. Within five miles are 7 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The North Ridge Elementary community page is open for posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Bremer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,204
Census ACS
Median income
$86,784
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
5,346 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District
- Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High SchoolHigh · 737 students
- Waverly-Shell Rock Middle SchoolMiddle · 681 students
- Prairie West ElementaryElementary · 252 students
- Margaretta Carey Elementary SchoolElementary · 238 students
- West Cedar Elementary SchoolElementary · 225 students
- Shell Rock Elementary SchoolElementary · 116 students
Other schools in Waverly
- Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High SchoolHigh · 737 students
- Waverly-Shell Rock Middle SchoolMiddle · 681 students
- Prairie West ElementaryElementary · 252 students
- Margaretta Carey Elementary SchoolElementary · 238 students
- West Cedar Elementary SchoolElementary · 225 students
- Greenview Alternative SchoolHigh · 45 students
Other North Ridge Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 4 states are named North Ridge Elementary. North Ridge Elementary is the 6th largest of the 6.
- North Ridge ElementaryGrimes, IA · 412 students
- North Ridge ElementaryRaleigh, NC · 730 students
- North Ridge ElementaryMoreno Valley, CA · 700 students
- North Ridge Elementary SchoolLUBBOCK, TX · 585 students
- North Ridge Elementary SchoolNORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX · 510 students
Nearby schools
- Margaretta Carey Elementary School1.0 mi · 238
- West Cedar Elementary School1.8 mi · 225
- Southeast Elementary School1.9 mi · 31
- Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School2.1 mi · 737
- Greenview Alternative School2.1 mi · 45
- Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School2.3 mi · 681
Frequently asked questions
About North Ridge ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at North Ridge Elementary?
North Ridge Elementary enrolls approximately 397 students in grades KG-04.
What age range does North Ridge Elementary serve?
North Ridge Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 04.
How many students per teacher at North Ridge Elementary?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at North Ridge Elementary.
What is the student diversity at North Ridge Elementary?
Student demographics at North Ridge Elementary are roughly 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees North Ridge Elementary?
North Ridge Elementary is overseen by Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District in Bremer County.
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