How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cedar River Academy at Taylor | Grant Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 355 | 312 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.4% | 59.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cedar River Academy at Taylor | Grant Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,365 | $14,365 |
| District | Cedar Rapids Community Schools | Cedar Rapids Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cedar River Academy at Taylor | Grant Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.7% | 45.8% |
| African American | 37.7% | 27.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Multiracial | 15.8% | 14.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cedar River Academy at Taylor | Grant Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 269:1 | 289:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.1% | 37.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.