How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Belle Plaine Comm School District | Cedar Rapids Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belle Plaine, Iowa | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 479 | 15,564 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Belle Plaine Comm School District | Cedar Rapids Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,572 | $17,848 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 45.2% | 48.5% |
| Local Revenue | 43.8% | 37.7% |
Belle Plaine Comm School District
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Belle Plaine Comm School District | Cedar Rapids Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 50.8% |
| African American | 1.3% | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% | 10.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 11.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.9% | 52.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Belle Plaine Comm School District | Cedar Rapids Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 73 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 704.9:1 | 325.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.4% | 44.5% |
School Types
Belle Plaine Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.