CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL

Cunningham School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterloo Comm School District school district, located in Waterloo, IA with about 403 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 32 teachers, Cunningham School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Cunningham School, located at 1224 Mobile St in Waterloo, Iowa, is a historic educational facility that has served the local community for many years. Operating as part of the Waterloo Community School District, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and has historically functioned as a focal point for families in the area. Its architectural presence and long-standing location make it a recognizable landmark within Waterloo’s educational landscape.

In recent years, the status of the building has been a subject of local discussion due to the district’s ongoing facility planning and modernization efforts. While the site remains a significant piece of Waterloo’s infrastructure, the district has navigated various transitions regarding its use, closure, and repurposing to better align with contemporary student enrollment needs and educational standards. For current families or those researching the school, it is recommended to check the official Waterloo Community School District website for the most recent updates on its operational status and any ongoing transition plans.

For more information, contact Cunningham School at (319) 433-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterloo, IA with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
403
Teachers:
32.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 403 students

Black or African American
68.7%
White
11.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.0%
Asian
0.7%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.