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 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 15,003 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 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
31 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
15,003 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
1,027 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#302 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
57%
68%
61%
70%
53%
63%
78%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
23%
7%
% White
53%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,339 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,721 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$275 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$266 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,339
$16,592
Spending / Student
$17,721
$16,163

Best Cedar Rapids Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viola Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6101 Gibson Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 558-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 38th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2471
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
West Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 Woodside Dr Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 555-2000
Gr: K-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Erskine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 36th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
645 26th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
George Washington High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 11th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2269
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Johnson Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2121.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
Johnson Steam Academy School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 18th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 Outlook Dr Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2463
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2727.
Cedar River Academy At Taylor
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
City View High School
501 1st St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2000
Gr: 9-11 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
2630 B Avenue Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2000
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
441 West Post Road Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3962
Gr: PK | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Cedar Rapids Comm School District manages 31 public schools serving 15,003 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Cedar Rapids Comm School District is ranked #298 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
53% of Cedar Rapids Comm School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 $17,721 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 31 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 15,003 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 78% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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