Truman Early Learning Center serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truman Early Learning Center's student population of 298 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
298 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Truman Early Learning Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
29%
7%
White
43%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Truman Early Learning Center?
298 students attend Truman Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Truman Early Learning Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Early Learning Center?
Truman Early Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Truman Early Learning Center offer ?
Truman Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Truman Early Learning Center part of?
Truman Early Learning Center is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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