- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Federal NCES profile for Cedar River Academy at Taylor, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190654000262
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar River Academy at Taylor earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #9 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar River Academy at Taylor has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar River Academy at Taylor ranks #9 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Cedar River Academy at Taylor grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 190654000262 · Cedar Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 14.2:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Cedar River Academy at Taylor grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cedar River Academy at Taylor 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 355
Cedar River Academy at Taylor
355 students
What this shows Cedar River Academy at Taylor reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar River Academy at Taylor compares
Cedar River Academy at Taylor is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 92% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.7%
White 32.7%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Cedar River Academy at Taylor is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
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 River Academy at Taylor Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar River Academy at Taylor'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 other schools in Cedar Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Point
Standard public school
868 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
West Willow Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Maple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar River Academy at Taylor
How many students attend Cedar River Academy at Taylor?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar River Academy at Taylor?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar River Academy at Taylor is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar River Academy at Taylor?
69.9% of students at Cedar River Academy at Taylor are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar River Academy at Taylor?
The largest demographic group at Cedar River Academy at Taylor is African American at 37.7% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar River Academy at Taylor?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar River Academy at Taylor rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar River Academy at Taylor ranks #9 of 17 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 schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides Cedar River Academy at Taylor, 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.