Top Rankings
College Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,671 students in College Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
5,671 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
364 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
College Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.45
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
349 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
620 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
4,171 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
74%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
414 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
260
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
378
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
379
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
385
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
387
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
443
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
459
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
431
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
461
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
453
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
420
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
426
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,688 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,250 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,688
$16,392
Spending / Student
$15,250
$15,968
Best College Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Grades: 10-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Point
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,338 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Grades: PK-4
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Crest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Creek
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 5-6
| 825 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie Edge
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to College Comm School District?
College Comm School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,671 students.
What is the rank of College Comm School District?
College Comm School District is ranked #192 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: 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?
74% of College Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 $15,250 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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