Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kenwood Leadership Academy 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenwood Elementary School serves the eastern part of Cedar Rapids, IA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary being about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenwood Leadership Academy School's student population of 386 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Every Learner. Future Ready.
School Rankings
Kenwood Leadership Academy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenwood Leadership Academy School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#929 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenwood Leadership Academy School's ranking?
Kenwood Leadership Academy School is ranked #929 out of 1,223 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Kenwood Leadership Academy School?
386 students attend Kenwood Leadership Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Kenwood Leadership Academy School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenwood Leadership Academy School?
Kenwood Leadership Academy School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenwood Leadership Academy School offer ?
Kenwood Leadership Academy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenwood Leadership Academy School part of?
Kenwood Leadership Academy School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Kenwood Leadership Academy School located?
Kenwood Leadership Academy School is located in the Kenwood Park neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA.
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