Enrollment
324
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Steam Academy School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Steam Academy School
Johnson Steam Academy School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.5% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cedar Rapids's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prairie Creek (846 students): Johnson Steam Academy School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 15.7:1).
Cedar Rapids Comm School District also operates John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students) and Thomas Jefferson High School (1,501 students) alongside Johnson Steam Academy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Johnson Steam Academy School compares
Johnson Steam Academy School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedar Rapids Comm School District, which includes Johnson Steam Academy School.
$13,962
Per student
+9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 48.5%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Johnson Steam Academy School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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