Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nixon Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nixon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nixon Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
14%
7%
White
48%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nixon Elementary School's ranking?
Nixon Elementary School is ranked #977 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Nixon Elementary School often compared to?
Nixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hiawatha Elementary School, Westfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Nixon Elementary School?
304 students attend Nixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nixon Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nixon Elementary School?
Nixon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nixon Elementary School offer ?
Nixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nixon Elementary School part of?
Nixon Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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