Cedar Rapids Comm School District

2500 Edgewood Rd Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 15,597 students in Cedar Rapids Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
35 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
15,597 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
1,009 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Cedar Rapids Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#296 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Cedar Rapids Comm   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar Rapids Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar Rapids Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cedar Rapids Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cedar Rapids Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.47
# American Indian Students
41 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
283 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,466 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
3,384 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
22%
7%
# White Students
8,578 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
55%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
133 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,679 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
660
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
1,193
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,123
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,131
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,121
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,116
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,077
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,045
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,071
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,090
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,292
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,327
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,216
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,135
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,641 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,047 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$275 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Cedar Rapids Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$266 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart displays total spending of Cedar Rapids Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,641
$16,468
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cedar Rapids Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,047
$16,042
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cedar Rapids Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cedar Rapids Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viola Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6101 Gibson Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 558-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
441 West Post Rd Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2375
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2630 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 38th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2471
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
West Willow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #77.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #88.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #99.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1010.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1111.
Erskine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 36th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1212.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 Woodside Dr Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 555-2000
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
Rank: #1313.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1414.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #1616.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1717.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #1818.
George Washington High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #1919.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #2020.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
645 26th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #2121.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #2222.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Grades: K-5
| 16 students
Rank: #2323.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Egewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Rank: #2424.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #2525.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #2626.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 11th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2269
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #2727.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Johnson Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2828.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 Outlook Dr Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #2929.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Maplewood Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #3030.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2463
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #3131.
Johnson Steam Academy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 18th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #3232.
Cedar River Academy At Taylor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #3333.
Metro High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 7th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
City View High School
501 1st St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2000
Grades: 9-10
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
441 West Post Road Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3962
Grades: PK
| 298 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Cedar Rapids Comm School District manages 35 public schools serving 15,597 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Cedar Rapids Comm School District is ranked #295 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
55% of Cedar Rapids Comm School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Cedar Rapids Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Cedar Rapids Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,047 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 35 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 15,597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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