- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hiawatha, IA
Nixon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nixon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190654000255
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nixon Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
Nixon Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Nixon Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 190654000255 · Hiawatha, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 13.1:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Nixon Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Nixon 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 289
Nixon Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Nixon Elementary School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nixon Elementary School compares
Nixon 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Nixon 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 Nixon Elementary 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 Nixon 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 other schools in Hiawatha
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nixon Elementary School
How many students attend Nixon Elementary School?
Nixon Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hiawatha, IA. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixon Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Nixon Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Nixon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nixon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nixon Elementary School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Hiawatha, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixon Elementary School?
Nixon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides Nixon 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.