How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harrison Elementary School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 277 | 1,501 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.4% | 48.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harrison Elementary School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,848 | $17,848 |
| District | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harrison Elementary School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.7% | 49.2% |
| African American | 24.9% | 28.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.4% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harrison Elementary School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 282.7:1 | 379:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.3% | 53.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.