Cleveland Elementary School
- Cleveland Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Cleveland Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Cleveland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cleveland Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,239 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cleveland Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1068 out of 1239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 77% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | 31% | 6% |
| White | 57% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cedar Rapids Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cleveland Elementary School is Thomas Jefferson High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Roosevelt Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cedar Rapids Thomas Jefferson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1575 students
0.5 miles
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319)558-2435 0.5 9-12 1575 - Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 573 students
0.7 miles
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319)558-2153 0.7 6-8 573 - Cedar Rapids Hoover Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 443 students
1.1 miles
4141 Johnson Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319)558-2369 1.1 PK-5 443 - Cedar Rapids Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 271 students
1.1 miles
1341 Woodside Dr Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319)558-2473 1.1 K-5 271 - Cedar Rapids Taylor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
1.2 miles
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319)558-2477 1.2 PK-5 273
School Reviews
| 1 The new Principal at Cleveland Elementary replaced the morning ritual of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to a RahRah Song. Saying the Pledge helps children gain ownership, respect, and pride in our nation. Her decision is anti-American and hurts our children! @CRSCHOOLS - Posted by Parent - Concerned |
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