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#1058 of 1,280 schools in IA

Arthur Elementary School

Elementary School · Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Cedar Rapids, IA

A Cedar Rapids Comm School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2630 B Av NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$14,623
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Arthur Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Arthur Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,957/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,319

Median home value

$188,700

Median rent

$992/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Matthew SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–50.3 mi175Compare →
Kenwood Leadership Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.9 mi403Compare →
Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.7K–51.0 mi202Compare →
Johnson Steam Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–51.2 mi343Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#11 of 31
District spending per student
$14,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arthur Elementary School is listed in Cedar Rapids Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arthur Elementary School

Arthur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA, part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District, serving approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,058 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arthur Elementary School

What grades does Arthur Elementary School serve?

Arthur Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Arthur Elementary School?

Arthur Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arthur Elementary School rank in IA?

Arthur Elementary School ranks #1,058 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Arthur Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arthur Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arthur Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Arthur Elementary School a charter school?

No, Arthur Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arthur Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Arthur Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur Elementary School?

70.3% of students at Arthur Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Linn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 52402)
43,076
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
35.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52402; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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