Arthur Elementary School

Q: Is Arthur Elementary School a good school?

Arthur Elementary School ranks 385 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Arthur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving 242 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the state of Iowa in academic proficiency, with 65.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 74.3% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 52.8% and 68.2%, respectively, and the state's 64.2% and 76.3%.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.59% to 68.75% over the past three school years, Arthur Elementary School maintains a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 12.8 to 13.8 students per teacher. This suggests a more favorable learning environment with smaller class sizes. When compared to other schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District, Arthur Elementary stands out as a relatively higher-performing school, particularly in academic proficiency.

While Arthur Elementary School performs well academically, there is still room for improvement, especially in areas where the school's performance lags behind the state average, such as 5th-grade Mathematics and Science proficiency. Continued efforts to support student learning and address any areas of underperformance could further enhance the school's academic outcomes and provide valuable educational opportunities for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

2630 B Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

(319) 558-2264

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
385^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,343

Students who attend Arthur Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Franklin Middle School
High:	George Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

African American:

16.2%

Two or more races:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arthur Elementary School ranks worse than 69.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 8^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.01. (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 Student population at Arthur Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), African American (16.2%), two or more races (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arthur Elementary School is 14.3. 11 elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Arthur Elementary School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arthur Elementary School is $14,343. 16 elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Arthur Elementary School 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 Arthur Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	51.95	365^th	626	41.7%
2013	62.54	250^th	624	59.9%
2014	56.99	310^th	603	48.6%
2015	52.46	362^nd	616	41.2%
2016	45.75	389^th	599	35.1%
2017	61.84	256^th	574	55.4%
2018	63.82	230^th	567	59.4%
2019	53.73	312^th	603	48.3%
2021	30.85	437^th	567	22.9%
2022	57.26	272^nd	574	52.6%
2023	36.07	426^th	565	24.6%
2024	40.01	385^th	557	30.9%

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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 Arthur Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	304	7	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1989	347	5	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1990	346	7	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1991	345	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1992	341	11	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	360
1993	342	12	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	363
1994	326	13	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	350
1995	318	22	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1996	318	22	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1997	309	18	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1998	322	18	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1999	315	26	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
2000	334	28	12	8	2	n/a	n/a	-28	356
2001	300	34	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	355
2002	296	30	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	344
2003	296	30	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	344
2004	282	24	10	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	325
2005	297	23	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	338
2006	290	15	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2007	260	23	7	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	311
2008	240	36	5	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	300
2009	250	37	4	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	310
2010	270	31	4	18	1	0	0	0	324
2011	282	29	4	13	4	0	9	0	341
2012	267	30	3	16	0	0	29	0	345
2013	266	40	4	12	0	0	31	0	353
2014	265	54	3	10	0	0	35	0	367
2015	254	66	3	5	3	0	36	0	367
2016	230	61	2	12	1	0	38	0	344
2017	222	53	4	10	2	0	39	0	330
2018	241	62	1	8	2	1	42	0	357
2019	242	80	0	14	1	3	49	0	389
2020	213	71	6	18	1	0	49	0	358
2021	180	48	6	16	1	0	43	0	294
2022	160	60	7	21	1	2	37	0	288
2023	141	48	4	15	2	2	30	0	242
2024	129	37	6	20	1	2	34	0	229

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 Arthur Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	318	17.2	18.4	9.1
1989	360	18.2	19.7	8.3
1990	361	17.9	20.1	6.9
1991	354	19.1	18.5	11.6
1992	360	19.0	18.9	15.6
1993	363	19.8	18.3	12.7
1994	350	19.3	18.1	11.7
1995	352	19.8	17.8	10.5
1996	352	19.8	17.8	10.5
1997	334	18.4	18.2	8.1
1998	355	20.1	17.7	10.7
1999	359	19.1	18.8	15.3
2000	356	22.3	16.0	13.8
2001	355	21.4	16.6	15.5
2002	344	20.4	16.9	19.8
2003	344	20.4	16.9	19.8
2004	325	20.4	15.9	20.3
2005	338	20.1	16.8	25.1
2006	325	20.8	15.6	27.4
2007	311	17.0	18.3	28.9
2008	300	16.1	18.6	31.7
2009	310	17.1	18.1	30
2010	324	18.6	17.3	35.2
2011	341	21.0	16.2	42.2
2012	345	19.6	17.5	44.3
2013	353	22.0	16.0	45.6
2014	367	22.7	16.1	47.1
2015	367	21.0	17.4	52
2016	344	21.0	16.3	55.8
2017	330	21.2	15.5	53
2018	357	20.9	17.0	54.9
2019	389	21.9	17.7	62.2
2020	358	24.6	14.5	57
2021	294	22.8	12.8	62.6
2022	288	20.9	13.7	68.8
2023	242	17.4	13.8	63.2
2024	229	15.9	14.3	70.3

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 Arthur Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	318	17.2	18.4	9.1
1989	360	18.2	19.7	8.3
1990	361	17.9	20.1	6.9
1991	354	19.1	18.5	11.6
1992	360	19.0	18.9	15.6
1993	363	19.8	18.3	12.7
1994	350	19.3	18.1	11.7
1995	352	19.8	17.8	10.5
1996	352	19.8	17.8	10.5
1997	334	18.4	18.2	8.1
1998	355	20.1	17.7	10.7
1999	359	19.1	18.8	15.3
2000	356	22.3	16.0	13.8
2001	355	21.4	16.6	15.5
2002	344	20.4	16.9	19.8
2003	344	20.4	16.9	19.8
2004	325	20.4	15.9	20.3
2005	338	20.1	16.8	25.1
2006	325	20.8	15.6	27.4
2007	311	17.0	18.3	28.9
2008	300	16.1	18.6	31.7
2009	310	17.1	18.1	30
2010	324	18.6	17.3	35.2
2011	341	21.0	16.2	42.2
2012	345	19.6	17.5	44.3
2013	353	22.0	16.0	45.6
2014	367	22.7	16.1	47.1
2015	367	21.0	17.4	52
2016	344	21.0	16.3	55.8
2017	330	21.2	15.5	53
2018	357	20.9	17.0	54.9
2019	389	21.9	17.7	62.2
2020	358	24.6	14.5	57
2021	294	22.8	12.8	62.6
2022	288	20.9	13.7	68.8
2023	242	17.4	13.8	63.2
2024	229	15.9	14.3	70.3

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 Arthur Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$554 (3.9%)	$13,790 (96.1%)	$14,343

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arthur Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 312^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 426^th of 565 Elementary schools	23.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arthur Elementary School)	69.4	69.7	0.3%
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 (Arthur Elementary School)	83.7	57.6	26.1%
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 (Arthur Elementary School)	70.2	68.4	1.8%
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 (Arthur Elementary School)	68.1	52.6	15.5%
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 (Arthur Elementary School)	70.2	82.1	11.9%
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 (Arthur Elementary School)	63.2	59	4.2%
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	389	242	37.8%
African American	80	48	40%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	14	15	7.1%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	242	141	41.7%
Two or More Races	49	30	38.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.2%	63.2%	1%

Schools Near Arthur Elementary School

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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
Arthur Elementary School	Public	K-5	2630 B Ave NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2264	229	16	14.3	70.3%	129 (56.3%)	37 (16.2%)	20 (8.7%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	34 (14.8%)	40	385^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.9%		36.1	426^th of 565 public elementary schools	24.6%	41	65.7	67.9	66.7	74.3	75.0	55.6	47.2	$14,343	$554	$13,790
Kenwood Leadership Academy School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 E Ave NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-1465	403	29	13.8	71.2%	195 (48.4%)	97 (24.1%)	36 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	70 (17.4%)	25.7	456^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.1%		43.6	374^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.8%	82	56.0	66.1	60.0	68.0	57.1	52.0	48.0	$15,281	$897	$14,383
Garfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	1201 Maplewood DR NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2169	202	18	11.3	85.6%	77 (38.1%)	66 (32.7%)	25 (12.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	29 (14.4%)	9.2	517^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.2	525^th of 565 public elementary schools	7.1%	8	37.5	63.0	46.4	55.0	55.6	39.3	28.6	$16,964	$1,662	$15,302
Johnson STEAM Academy School	Public	K-5	355 18th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-3400	343	24	14.1	79.9%	133 (38.8%)	127 (37.0%)	29 (8.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (15.5%)	4.1	541^st of 557 public elementary schools	2.9%		5.7	539^th of 565 public elementary schools	4.6%	2	39.1	34.5	34.8	56.5	41.4	41.3	34.8	$15,127	$1,752	$13,376
Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1524 Hollywood Blvd NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2278	282	19	14.9	76.2%	110 (39.0%)	61 (21.6%)	43 (15.2%)	8 (2.8%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	48 (17.0%)	32.5	434^th of 557 public elementary schools	22.1%		36.7	421^st of 565 public elementary schools	25.5%	13	34.1	65.9	57.9	56.8	82.9	73.7	50.0	$16,018	$1,085	$14,932
Grant Wood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	645 26th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2467	356	24	14.8	68.8%	190 (53.4%)	76 (21.3%)	25 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (18.0%)	49.1	339^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.1%		33.2	433^rd of 565 public elementary schools	23.4%	94	71.1	68.2	54.8	97.8	56.8	64.3	66.7	$14,721	$718	$14,003
Erskine Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 36th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2364	280	20	14.0	53.9%	191 (68.2%)	30 (10.7%)	18 (6.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	37 (13.2%)	57.5	275^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.6%		51.4	315^th of 565 public elementary schools	44.2%	40	63.4	60.5	81.1	80.5	67.4	75.5	69.8	$13,427	$249	$13,178
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	335	23	14.5	32.8%	235 (70.1%)	34 (10.1%)	16 (4.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	46 (13.7%)	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
Starry Elementary School	Public	K-2	700 S 15th Street	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 377-4698	245	20	12.3	53.9%	192 (78.4%)	20 (8.2%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.8%)								(n/a)								$13,914	$720	$13,195
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	288	19	15.1	77.8%	129 (44.8%)	72 (25.0%)	37 (12.8%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	7 (2.4%)	35 (12.2%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Arthur Elementary School

Is Arthur Elementary School a good school?

Arthur Elementary School ranks 385^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Arthur Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 229 students attended Arthur Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Arthur Elementary School?

Students at Arthur Elementary School are 56% White, 16% African American, 15% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What district is Arthur Elementary School in?

Cedar Rapids Community School District

What schools do graduates of Arthur Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Arthur Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Franklin Middle School
High : George Washington High School

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