Grant Elementary School

Summary:

Grant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving 320 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, which is ranked 276 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grant Elementary School consistently underperforms the district and the state of Iowa in standardized test scores, with only 50% of 3rd-graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the district's 52.8% and the state's 64.2%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.9% to 78.2% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Grant Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Iowa elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Grant Elementary School is part of the same district as nearby schools, it significantly underperforms them in terms of test scores and school rankings. This suggests that there may be unique challenges or factors specific to Grant Elementary School that are not present in the other schools. The low student-teacher ratio could be an asset if the school is able to effectively leverage this resource to improve student outcomes, but the persistent underperformance suggests that there may be deeper systemic issues that need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public K-5

254 Outlook DR SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

(319) 558-2020

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
508^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,225

Students who attend Grant Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wilson Middle School
High:	Thomas Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.8%

African American:

17.8%

Two or more races:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grant Elementary School ranks worse than 91.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 14^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 10.82. (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 Grant Elementary School 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 Grant Elementary School is $16,225, which is the 3^rd highest among 20 elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grant 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 Grant Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	33.66	504^th	626	19.5%
2013	29.44	519^th	624	16.8%
2014	28.93	497^th	603	17.6%
2015	27.78	501^st	616	18.7%
2016	22.31	507^th	599	15.4%
2017	23.46	482^nd	574	16.0%
2018	18.04	490^th	567	13.6%
2019	14.46	547^th	603	9.3%
2021	6.04	546^th	567	3.7%
2022	6.30	549^th	574	4.4%
2023	11.44	516^th	565	8.7%
2024	10.82	508^th	557	8.8%

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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 Grant Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	185	32	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	229
2008	199	44	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	250
2009	216	59	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	285
2010	204	51	1	11	0	0	0	267
2011	178	48	3	8	0	0	1	238
2012	163	37	3	10	0	0	9	222
2013	291	51	2	21	0	0	20	385
2014	301	46	0	17	0	0	31	395
2015	284	44	2	15	1	0	33	379
2016	274	42	1	17	0	2	24	360
2017	264	62	1	15	1	3	23	369
2018	244	65	1	12	1	3	27	353
2019	231	65	2	7	0	4	28	337
2020	205	77	3	19	0	0	30	334
2021	188	56	0	17	0	0	38	299
2022	176	46	0	24	0	2	41	289
2023	172	57	0	34	2	2	53	320

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grant Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	229	15.6	14.7	49.8
2008	250	17.3	14.5	54.8
2009	285	19.3	14.8	66.7
2010	267	20.4	13.0	60.7
2011	238	20.0	11.9	68.1
2012	222	15.2	14.5	64.4
2013	385	24.4	15.7	66.5
2014	395	23.7	16.6	69.1
2015	379	24.0	15.7	68.9
2016	360	24.0	15.0	71.9
2017	369	23.6	15.6	72.6
2018	353	26.1	13.4	69.4
2019	337	24.1	13.9	70.3
2020	334	26.0	12.8	65.3
2021	299	24.1	12.4	70.9
2022	289	24.5	11.7	78.2
2023	320	24.8	12.8	71.6

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 Grant Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	229	15.6	14.7	49.8
2008	250	17.3	14.5	54.8
2009	285	19.3	14.8	66.7
2010	267	20.4	13.0	60.7
2011	238	20.0	11.9	68.1
2012	222	15.2	14.5	64.4
2013	385	24.4	15.7	66.5
2014	395	23.7	16.6	69.1
2015	379	24.0	15.7	68.9
2016	360	24.0	15.0	71.9
2017	369	23.6	15.6	72.6
2018	353	26.1	13.4	69.4
2019	337	24.1	13.9	70.3
2020	334	26.0	12.8	65.3
2021	299	24.1	12.4	70.9
2022	289	24.5	11.7	78.2
2023	320	24.8	12.8	71.6

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 Grant Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$884 (5.4%)	$15,341 (94.6%)	$16,225

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 547^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 516^th of 565 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary School)	47.2	55.3	8.1%
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 (Grant Elementary School)	54.7	48.9	5.8%
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 (Grant Elementary School)	51.8	45.9	5.9%
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 (Grant Elementary School)	62.5	59.5	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 (Grant Elementary School)	46.6	38.1	8.5%
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 (Grant Elementary School)	53.4	47.6	5.8%
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	337	320	5%
African American	65	57	12.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	7	34	385.7%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	231	172	25.5%
Two or More Races	28	53	89.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.3%	71.6%	1.2%

Schools Near Grant 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
Grant Elementary School	Public	K-5	254 Outlook DR SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2020	320	25	12.8	71.6%	172 (53.8%)	57 (17.8%)	34 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	53 (16.6%)	10.8	508^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.8%		11.4	516^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.7%	8	50.0	43.4	41.7	60.5	50.9	52.8	41.7	$16,225	$884	$15,341
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
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
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
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	361	24	15.1	64.0%	187 (51.8%)	80 (22.2%)	31 (8.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (16.6%)	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
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
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	346	26	13.2	74.3%	143 (41.3%)	118 (34.1%)	32 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (14.7%)	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
Prairie Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	190 76th Ave SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 848-5230	402	30	13.5	37.1%	289 (71.9%)	58 (14.4%)	25 (6.2%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.5%)	32.7	433^rd of 557 public elementary schools	22.3%		40.4	395^th of 565 public elementary schools	30.1%	38	52.7	68.7		63.5	68.7			$13,856	$415	$13,441
Prairie Crest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	301 76th Ave SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 848-5280	416	30	13.9	37.0%	298 (71.6%)	41 (9.9%)	26 (6.3%)	14 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.7%)	48.8	345^th of 557 public elementary schools	38.1%		53.6	300^th of 565 public elementary schools	46.9%	45	52.1	85.0		66.2	76.3			$12,972	$439	$12,533
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Elementary School

Is Grant Elementary School a good school?

Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Iowa elementary schools.

What district is Grant Elementary School in?

Cedar Rapids Community School District

How many students attend Grant Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Grant Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Grant Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Wilson Middle School
High : Thomas Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Grant Elementary School?

Students at Grant Elementary School are 54% White, 18% African American, 17% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

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