PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pierce Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cedar Rapids Comm School District school district, located in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 382 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Pierce Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Pierce Elementary School is a public school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving students as part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Situated in a residential area on Marilyn Drive NE, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district-wide mission, Pierce Elementary focuses on providing equitable opportunities for its diverse student body while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners.
The school is well-integrated into the Cedar Rapids community and utilizes the resources of the Cedar Rapids Community School District to provide a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Pierce Elementary typically emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. For families seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular programs, the school maintains an active presence through the district's official website at http://www.cr.k12.ia.us.
For more information, contact Pierce Elementary School at (319) 558-2373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cedar Rapids Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 382
- Teachers:
- 24.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 382 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.9%
- Black or African American
- 11.3%
- Two or more races
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.