Enrollment
17
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190654002286
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 17
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654002286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
82.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+126% vs state
What stands out at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, enrolling 17 students.
Economic need is high: 82.4% of students qualify for free meals, 126% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Iowa schools, with 17 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among Cedar Rapids's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prairie Creek (846 students): Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Cedar Rapids Comm School District also operates John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students) and Thomas Jefferson High School (1,501 students) alongside Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary compares
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 126% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 126% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$13,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedar Rapids Comm School District, which includes Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary.
$13,962
Per student
+9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 48.5%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Taft Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Cedar Rapids
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairie Creek
Standard public school
846 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Pierce Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Johnson Steam Academy School
Standard public school
324 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary has 17 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary?
82.4% of students at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Cedar Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
Is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary a good school?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary, Cedar Rapids Comm School District also operates John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,501 students), and George Washington High School (1,182 students). See the Cedar Rapids Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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