Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Erskine 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erskine Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Erskine 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 Erskine Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1030 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
72%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erskine Elementary School's ranking?
Erskine Elementary School is ranked #1030 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Erskine Elementary School often compared to?
Erskine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Wood 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Erskine Elementary School?
276 students attend Erskine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Erskine Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erskine Elementary School?
Erskine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Erskine Elementary School offer ?
Erskine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Erskine Elementary School part of?
Erskine Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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