- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar Rapids, IA
Johnson Steam Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Steam Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190654000251
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Steam Academy School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Steam Academy School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Steam Academy School ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Johnson Steam Academy School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 190654000251 · Cedar Rapids, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 12.5:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Johnson Steam Academy School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Johnson Steam Academy 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 324
Johnson Steam Academy School
324 students
What this shows Johnson Steam Academy School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Steam Academy School compares
Johnson Steam Academy 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Iowa - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 32.7%
Two or More 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Johnson Steam Academy 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 Johnson Steam Academy School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Steam Academy 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
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 13:1 students per teacher
Erskine Elementary School
Standard public school
308 students 15.4:1 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Steam Academy School
How many students attend Johnson Steam Academy School?
Johnson Steam Academy School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Steam Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Steam Academy School is 12.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 Johnson Steam Academy School?
64.5% of students at Johnson Steam Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Steam Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Steam Academy School is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Steam Academy School?
Johnson Steam Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Johnson Steam Academy School rank among elementary schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Steam Academy School ranks #10 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 Johnson Steam Academy 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.