- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Rapids, IA
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190654000258
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 190654000258 · Cedar Rapids, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 12.4:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy 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 484
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
484 students
What this shows Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy compares
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 55% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.5%
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy 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 Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy 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 | Similar 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy'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 middle schools in Cedar Rapids
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harding Middle School
Standard public school
710 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Taft Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Middle School
Standard public school
469 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Steam Academy
Standard public school
426 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle School
Standard public school
422 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy
Standard public school
47 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
How many students attend Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?
56.5% of students at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy is African American at 40.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy rank among middle schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy ranks #3 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, 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.