Cedar Rapids Community School District serves 13,755 students across 34 schools in Linn County, Iowa's second-largest city. The district experienced a 12.5% enrollment decline from the prior year, a significant contraction affecting resource allocation and planning. With 1,045 teachers and a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio, staffing levels remain relatively consistent with state patterns.
Academic performance metrics indicate consistent gaps relative to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 60.8% compared to Iowa's 73.1%, while reading proficiency is 65.7% against the state average of 75.2%. The graduation rate of 70.7% falls substantially below Iowa's 91.5% average, representing a significant disparity. Chronic absenteeism at 26.2% presents an additional challenge requiring intervention.
The district serves a notably economically disadvantaged population, with 55.3% of students qualifying for that designation compared to lower state rates. English learners comprise 11.6% of enrollment, and 17.3% of students receive special education services. Racially, the district is 55.5% White, 24.5% Black, 10.9% Hispanic, and 1.8% Asian.
Financially, Cedar Rapids operates a $275.1M budget with per-pupil spending of $9,229, slightly above the state average of $9,131. Revenue sources include 9.0% federal, 50.4% state, and 40.7% local funding, reflecting typical Iowa district composition. The combination of declining enrollment and above-average spending levels warrants financial monitoring.
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Total Students
13,755
Schools
34
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,229
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
60.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Iowa School Performance Profile Accountability
Grant Wood AEA
Growth represents the percentage of students meeting their growth targets on ISASP.
Elevated chronic absenteeism - Consider targeted attendance support.
Source: Iowa Department of Education, Iowa School Performance Profiles, 2024-25 School Year