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Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
32
Schools
15,021
Students
$18,192
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
52.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
83.7%
Graduation Rate
-2.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cedar Rapids Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 15,021 students across 32 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,192 is above average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (32)
Elementary Schools21 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arthur Elementary SchoolKG–05242
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy ElementaryKG–0517
Cedar River Academy at TaylorPK–05296
Cleveland Elementary SchoolKG–05293
Erskine Elementary SchoolKG–05293
Garfield Elementary SchoolKG–05214
Grant Elementary SchoolKG–05320
Grant Wood Elementary SchoolPK–05361
Harrison Elementary SchoolKG–05285
Hiawatha Elementary SchoolPK–05328
Hoover Elementary SchoolKG–05387
Johnson STEAM Academy SchoolKG–05346
Kenwood Leadership Academy SchoolPK–05414
Madison Elementary SchoolKG–05180
Maple Grove ElementaryPK–05529
Nixon Elementary SchoolPK–05289
Pierce Elementary SchoolKG–05326
Van Buren Elementary SchoolKG–05365
Viola Gibson Elementary SchoolPK–05591
West Willow Elementary SchoolPK–05534
Wright Elementary SchoolPK–05295
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
George Washington High School09–121,291
John F Kennedy High School09–121,714
Metro High School09–12340
Thomas Jefferson High School09–121,543
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,192+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
38%
State
48.5%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal
13.9%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
15,021
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.7%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,192 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Cedar Rapids Comm School District has 32 public schools, serving a total of 15,021 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 83.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cedar Rapids Comm School District spend per student?
Cedar Rapids Comm School District spends $18,192 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
52% of students in Cedar Rapids Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
No, Cedar Rapids Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cedar Rapids Comm School District serve?
Cedar Rapids Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.