Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52411

Summary:

The 52411 zip code in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is home to a single standout elementary school, Viola Gibson Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 591 students. This school consistently outperforms the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the state of Iowa on standardized test scores, ranking in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools for the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Viola Gibson Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, with students scoring well above district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a lower percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (13.71%) compared to the district average, and significantly higher per-student spending ($13,762) than the state average. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio (16.6) than typical elementary schools, which may contribute to the individualized attention and support that helps drive its strong academic performance.

Overall, Viola Gibson Elementary School appears to be a high-performing and well-resourced institution that is providing a quality education for its students. While the school's demographics show a predominantly White student population, the data suggests the school is effectively serving its community and preparing students for academic success. Further analysis of the district and community context would be needed to fully understand the school's strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

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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
Viola Gibson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Gibson DR NE	Cedar Rapids	52411	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2920	591	36	16.6	13.7%	506 (85.6%)	15 (2.5%)	19 (3.2%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.1%)	73.2	123^rd of 557 public elementary schools	77.9%		80	77^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.4%	46	78.5	80.5	73.6	94.9	81.8	82.4	61.5	$13,762	$268	$13,495

Cities Near Zip Code 52411

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cedar Rapids	0.46 mi	44	315^th
Hiawatha	2.23 mi	2	326^th
Robins	4.08 mi	1	15^th
Marion	5.91 mi	15	150^th
Atkins	8.08 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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