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Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School vs. Northstar Elementary School

Should you attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School or Northstar Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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10
Bottom 50%
Northstar Elementary School
407 W Larson
Knoxville, IA 50138
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

Northstar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 342 students in grades 3-5, Northstar 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 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
3-5
Total Students
16 students
342 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northstar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northstar Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
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24 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northstar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northstar Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Knoxville Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1110 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#966 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northstar Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northstar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
58%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northstar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northstar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northstar Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
1
-
Grade 3 Students
5
105
Grade 4 Students
4
125
Grade 5 Students
6
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northstar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northstar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northstar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northstar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
19%
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% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northstar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Knoxville Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northstar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northstar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northstar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Knoxville Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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