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Cedar Rapids Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 10,133 students in Cedar Rapids Comm School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Iowa.
Public Elementary Schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
33 Schools
946 Schools
# Students
15,289 Students
324,643 Students
# Teachers
1,014 Teachers
23,354 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cedar Rapids Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.46
# American Indian Students
37 Students
1,335 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
299 Students
7,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,357 Students
39,865 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
12%
# Black Students
3,086 Students
22,067 Students
% Black Students
20%
7%
# White Students
8,677 Students
234,780 Students
% White Students
57%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
122 Students
2,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,677 Students
16,618 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
637
17,689
# Students in K Grade:
1,172
36,206
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,105
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,065
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,087
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,052
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,055
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,052
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,089
25,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,087
23,739
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,327
1,956
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,259
1,967
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,159
1,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,143
1,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,996 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,390 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$275 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$266 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,996
$16,361
Spending / Student
$17,390
$15,938
Best Cedar Rapids Comm School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6101 Gibson Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 558-2920
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 558-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Arthur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2630 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Maple Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 38th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2471
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2471
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
West Willow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Harding Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #66.
Nixon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Taft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #99.
Erskine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 36th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Woodside Dr Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 555-2000
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 555-2000
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #1111.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1212.
Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #1414.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2273
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2273
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #1616.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1717.
Grant Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
645 26th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Grades: K-5
| 17 students
Rank: #2020.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Egewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #2121.
Van Buren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2222.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 11th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2269
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2269
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2323.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Johnson Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2424.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 Outlook Dr Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3986
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3986
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #2525.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Maplewood Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #2626.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2463
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2463
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #2727.
Johnson Steam Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 18th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3920
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3920
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2828.
Cedar River Academy At Taylor
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
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