NIXON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nixon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cedar Rapids Comm School District school district, located in Hiawatha, IA with about 333 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Nixon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Nixon Elementary School, located in Hiawatha, Iowa, is a part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving students in the suburban Hiawatha area, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban district, Nixon Elementary benefits from standardized curriculum resources and district-wide initiatives designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Hiawatha community, often serving as a central hub for local families. Its educational approach typically centers on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging inclusivity and active participation through extracurricular activities and parent-teacher collaboration. For those looking for specific details regarding current enrollment, faculty contact information, or academic calendars, the district website provides centralized resources and updates regarding the school’s daily operations and strategic goals.

For more information, contact Nixon Elementary School at (319) 558-2188 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.