College Comm School District

8005 Prairie Spirit Drsw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

College Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,709 students in College Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in College Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
5,709 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

College Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#227 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
67%
68%
69%
70%
57%
63%
89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
69%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,577 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,149 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,577
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,149
$16,042

Best College Comm School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Gr: PK-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Crest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Gr: PK-4 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Point
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Gr: 7-9 | 1,306 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Prairie High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Gr: 10-12 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Prairie Creek
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8451 Kirkwood Blvd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Gr: 5-6 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Edge
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to College Comm School District?
College Comm School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,709 students.
What is the rank of College Comm School District?
College Comm School District is ranked #234 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in College Comm School District?
69% of College Comm School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of College Comm School District?
College Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is College Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,149 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,709 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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