Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cleveland 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cleveland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1194 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
20%
7%
White
51%
73%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Cleveland Elementary School is ranked #1194 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
330 students attend Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cleveland Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
School Reviews
1 3/23/2020
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
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