Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Viola Gibson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Viola Gibson Elementary School serves the northwest part of Cedar Rapids, IA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 36 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with most students living within about 4.8 miles of the school and the furthest edge reaching up to 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Viola Gibson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Viola Gibson Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Viola Gibson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viola Gibson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less 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
#201 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
85%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viola Gibson Elementary School's ranking?
Viola Gibson Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Viola Gibson Elementary School often compared to?
Viola Gibson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowman Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Viola Gibson Elementary School?
565 students attend Viola Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Viola Gibson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viola Gibson Elementary School?
Viola Gibson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viola Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Viola Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Viola Gibson Elementary School part of?
Viola Gibson Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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