Maple Grove Elementary School

1300 38th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maple Grove Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Maple Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Grove Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#578 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
65-69%
64%
70-74%
70%
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
11%
7%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Maple Grove Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Maple Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Maple Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary School?
527 students attend Maple Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Maple Grove Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Grove Elementary School?
Maple Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maple Grove Elementary School offer ?
Maple Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple Grove Elementary School part of?
Maple Grove Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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