- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary shrank from 17 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 190654002286 · Cedar Rapids, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 82.4% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary shrank from 17 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
1,648 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,501 students
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,182 students
- Harding Middle
Harding Middle School
710 students
- Taft Middle Sc 593
Taft Middle School
593 students
- This school 17
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary
17 students
What this shows Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary compares
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Rapids Comm School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,501
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
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. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 1.
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: gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.