- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
Truman Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Truman Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190654002311
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Early Learning Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #16 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Early Learning Center ranks #16 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654002311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Truman Early Learning Center grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 190654002311 · Cedar Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 17.4:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Truman Early Learning Center grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Truman Early Learning Center 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 279
Truman Early Learning Center
279 students
What this shows Truman Early Learning Center reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Truman Early Learning Center compares
Truman Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
White 38.4%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Truman Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
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 Truman Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman Early Learning Center'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 Cedar Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Point
Standard public school
868 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
West Willow Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Maple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Truman Early Learning Center
How many students attend Truman Early Learning Center?
Truman Early Learning Center has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Early Learning Center is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Truman Early Learning Center?
44.4% of students at Truman Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Truman Early Learning Center is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Early Learning Center?
Truman Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Truman Early Learning Center rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Early Learning Center ranks #16 of 17 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 schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides Truman Early Learning Center, 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.