Cedar Rapids Comm School District

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.