- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar Rapids, IA
Erskine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Erskine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190654000237
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erskine Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 308
- students enrolled
Erskine Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erskine Elementary School ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Erskine Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 190654000237 · Cedar Rapids, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Erskine Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Erskine Elementary School 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 308
Erskine Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Erskine Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erskine Elementary School compares
Erskine Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Erskine Elementary School 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 Erskine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erskine Elementary School'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.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erskine Elementary School
How many students attend Erskine Elementary School?
Erskine Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erskine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erskine Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erskine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Erskine Elementary School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erskine Elementary School?
Erskine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Erskine Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Erskine Elementary School ranks #6 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 Erskine Elementary School, 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.