How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Laurens-Marathon Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Laurens, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 15,564 | 140 |
| Number of Schools | 33 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Laurens-Marathon Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,962 | $19,186 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| State Revenue | 48.5% | 44.3% |
| Local Revenue | 37.7% | 43.6% |
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
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Laurens-Marathon Comm School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Laurens-Marathon Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.8% | 66.0% |
| African American | 24.6% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 21.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Multiracial | 11.3% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.0% | 44.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Laurens-Marathon Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 73 | — |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 325.4:1 | 245:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.5% | 32.0% |
School Types
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Laurens-Marathon 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.