Maple Grove Elementary

Q: Is Maple Grove Elementary a good school?

Maple Grove Elementary ranks 148 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maple Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving 529 students in grades PK-5. This school stands out within the Cedar Rapids Community School District, consistently outperforming the district and the state of Iowa in academic achievement.

Maple Grove Elementary's students demonstrate exceptional proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with rates ranging from 74.4% to 84.6% across grade levels, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has maintained a ranking in the top half of Iowa elementary schools, with a high of 148 out of 557 schools. Maple Grove's diverse student population, with 72.97% White, 10.59% African American, 6.24% Hispanic, and 1.89% Asian students, suggests a rich learning environment.

When compared to nearby schools in the Cedar Rapids district, such as Garfield Elementary, Harrison Elementary, and Cleveland Elementary, Maple Grove stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This consistent academic excellence and stable enrollment make Maple Grove Elementary a standout choice for families in the Cedar Rapids area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1300 38th ST NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

(319) 558-2471

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,520

Students who attend Maple Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Taft Middle School
High:	John F Kennedy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 529

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

African American:

10.6%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maple Grove Elementary ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.36. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Maple Grove Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maple Grove Elementary is $14,520. 15 elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Maple Grove Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cedar Rapids Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Rapids Community School District 276^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maple Grove Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	77.79	74^th	626	88.2%
2013	65.92	205^th	624	67.1%
2014	68.49	187^th	603	69.0%
2015	72.68	147^th	616	76.1%
2016	67.75	205^th	599	65.8%
2017	57.52	291^st	574	49.3%
2018	64.67	217^th	567	61.7%
2019	61.40	253^rd	603	58.0%
2021	60.27	236^th	567	58.4%
2022	53.99	301^st	574	47.6%
2023	64.80	204^th	565	63.9%
2024	71.36	148^th	557	73.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maple Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	389	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1995	426	7	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	443
1996	426	7	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	443
1997	440	8	10	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	463
1998	429	7	14	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
1999	455	6	17	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	486
2000	547	7	19	7	1	n/a	n/a	-41	540
2001	416	5	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
2002	267	7	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
2003	267	7	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
2004	270	5	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2005	261	9	16	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2006	276	13	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2007	286	14	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2008	297	16	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2009	312	22	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
2010	314	31	12	5	1	0	0	0	363
2011	329	29	13	6	1	0	1	0	379
2012	319	18	10	9	1	0	17	0	374
2013	300	11	10	10	0	0	25	0	356
2014	319	9	14	8	0	0	27	0	377
2015	306	11	13	9	2	0	26	0	367
2016	315	12	12	11	1	0	23	0	374
2017	331	29	10	16	1	0	32	0	419
2018	304	29	14	21	1	0	31	0	400
2019	296	18	12	20	1	1	25	0	373
2020	288	19	11	20	1	1	21	0	361
2021	259	27	10	19	0	1	28	0	344
2022	235	29	9	16	1	0	22	0	312
2023	386	56	10	33	0	0	44	0	529

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maple Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	400	18.8	21.3	8.5
1995	443	21.8	20.3	6.8
1996	443	21.8	20.3	6.8
1997	463	23.4	19.8	7.3
1998	455	23.5	19.4	7.7
1999	486	24.5	19.8	6.4
2000	540	26.5	20.4	5.2
2001	440	25.6	17.2	6.6
2002	283	15.0	18.9	7.1
2003	283	15.0	18.9	7.1
2004	282	19.4	14.5	8.9
2005	289	18.3	15.8	10
2006	307	20.3	15.1	14.3
2007	317	21.0	15.1	14.2
2008	330	20.3	16.3	18.8
2009	355	19.3	18.4	17.7
2010	363	21.5	16.8	21.8
2011	379	23.0	16.4	24.3
2012	374	23.1	16.1	21.4
2013	356	21.1	16.8	22.8
2014	377	21.7	17.3	22.3
2015	367	21.0	17.4	24.3
2016	374	21.0	17.8	23.3
2017	419	23.4	17.8	24.3
2018	400	26.6	15.0	29.3
2019	373	24.2	15.4	27.1
2020	361	22.5	16.0	27.7
2021	344	20.5	16.7	26.2
2022	312	23.5	13.2	22.1
2023	529	35.4	14.9	35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maple Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	400	18.8	21.3	8.5
1995	443	21.8	20.3	6.8
1996	443	21.8	20.3	6.8
1997	463	23.4	19.8	7.3
1998	455	23.5	19.4	7.7
1999	486	24.5	19.8	6.4
2000	540	26.5	20.4	5.2
2001	440	25.6	17.2	6.6
2002	283	15.0	18.9	7.1
2003	283	15.0	18.9	7.1
2004	282	19.4	14.5	8.9
2005	289	18.3	15.8	10
2006	307	20.3	15.1	14.3
2007	317	21.0	15.1	14.2
2008	330	20.3	16.3	18.8
2009	355	19.3	18.4	17.7
2010	363	21.5	16.8	21.8
2011	379	23.0	16.4	24.3
2012	374	23.1	16.1	21.4
2013	356	21.1	16.8	22.8
2014	377	21.7	17.3	22.3
2015	367	21.0	17.4	24.3
2016	374	21.0	17.8	23.3
2017	419	23.4	17.8	24.3
2018	400	26.6	15.0	29.3
2019	373	24.2	15.4	27.1
2020	361	22.5	16.0	27.7
2021	344	20.5	16.7	26.2
2022	312	23.5	13.2	22.1
2023	529	35.4	14.9	35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maple Grove Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$250 (1.7%)	$14,269 (98.3%)	$14,520

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maple Grove Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 253^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 204^th of 565 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary)	70	73.2	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	61.8	54.8	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maple Grove Elementary)	71.7	71.8	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	65.7	64.1	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary)	75.8	86.8	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	65	68.1	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maple Grove Elementary)	74.2	89.5	15.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	62.8	65.8	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary)	73.1	70.4	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	62.7	62.7
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Maple Grove Elementary)	78.8	75.9	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	60.3	60.5	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	373	529	41.8%
African American	18	56	211.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	12	10	16.7%
Hispanic	20	33	65%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	296	386	30.4%
Two or More Races	25	44	76%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.1%	35%	7.9%

Schools Near Maple Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maple Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 38th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2471	529	35	14.9	35.0%	386 (73.0%)	56 (10.6%)	33 (6.2%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.3%)	71.4	148^th of 557 public elementary schools	73.4%		64.8	204^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.9%	56	75.9	84.5	74.4	78.5	84.5	84.6	62.8	$14,520	$250	$14,269
Madison Elementary School	Public	K-5	1341 Woodside DR NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 555-2000	180	11	16.5	60.0%	117 (65.0%)	29 (16.1%)	13 (7.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.6%)	67.3	184^th of 557 public elementary schools	67.0%		43.1	377^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.3%	193	64.7	72.2	68.0	91.2	83.3	80.0	72.0	$15,609	$506	$15,103
Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-5	4141 Johnson AVE NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2369	387	32	12.1	79.8%	78 (20.2%)	218 (56.3%)	32 (8.3%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)	29 (7.5%)	15.6	485^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.9%		18.8	488^th of 565 public elementary schools	13.6%	3	52.8	58.2	47.8	62.5	49.1	56.5	34.8	$15,359	$1,346	$14,013
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	2500 Edgewood Rd	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(319) 558-3427	17	0		82.4%	7 (41.2%)	3 (17.6%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	5 (29.4%)								(n/a)
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	K-5	2200 1st AVE NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2463	293	23	12.8	68.9%	147 (50.2%)	59 (20.1%)	33 (11.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.1%)	38 (13.0%)	1.6	553^rd of 557 public elementary schools	0.7%		2.5	556^th of 565 public elementary schools	1.6%	3	22.6	45.5	26.8	41.9	33.3	31.7	31.7	$14,650	$723	$13,927
Harrison Elementary School	Public	K-5	1310 11th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2269	285	20	14.3	77.5%	142 (49.8%)	63 (22.1%)	30 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.1%)	40 (14.0%)	4.8	539^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.2%		11.1	518^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.3%	21	32.0	38.1	44.4	60.0	45.2	37.8	28.9	$15,848	$1,116	$14,732
West Willow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6225 1st AVE SW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3130	534	31	17.2	39.1%	324 (60.7%)	105 (19.7%)	44 (8.2%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (9.7%)	39	391^st of 557 public elementary schools	29.8%		48.4	339^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.0%	52	52.1	68.8	64.3	73.2	67.1	71.4	52.9	$14,545	$265	$14,280
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	K-5	2525 29th ST SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2377	365	31	11.8	83.0%	101 (27.7%)	130 (35.6%)	93 (25.5%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.4%)	7.4	523^rd of 557 public elementary schools	6.1%		23	470^th of 565 public elementary schools	16.8%	53	40.9	42.6	43.2	43.2	54.1	56.8	27.3	$15,319	$2,181	$13,139
Cedar River Academy at Taylor	Public	PK, KG-5	720 7th AVE SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2477	296	26	11.4	78.0%	103 (34.8%)	95 (32.1%)	28 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.7%)	57 (19.3%)	5	535^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.9%		2.3	557^th of 565 public elementary schools	1.4%	22	20.4	42.2	52.6	33.3	44.4	42.1	42.1	$19,246	$2,030	$17,216
Pierce Elementary School	Public	K-5	4343 Marilyn DR NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2373	326	24	13.6	35.0%	229 (70.2%)	36 (11.0%)	18 (5.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	37 (11.3%)	46.4	352^nd of 557 public elementary schools	36.8%		48	343^rd of 565 public elementary schools	39.3%	9	58.3	70.8	74.1	75.0	74.2	61.1	55.6	$14,106	$245	$13,862

Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Grove Elementary

Is Maple Grove Elementary a good school?

Maple Grove Elementary ranks 148^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Maple Grove Elementary?

Students at Maple Grove Elementary are 73% White, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Maple Grove Elementary in?

Cedar Rapids Community School District

How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Maple Grove Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Maple Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Maple Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Taft Middle School
High : John F Kennedy High School

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