Cedar Rapids School District

The Cedar Rapids School District is located in Cedar Rapids, IA and includes 35 schools that serve 17,263 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cedar Rapids School District spends $8,356 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cedar Rapids School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cedar Rapids School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Cedar Rapids School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cedar Rapids School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.