West Willow Elementary School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coolidge Elementary School, located at 6225 1st Ave SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a public institution operating under the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school serves students in the surrounding community by emphasizing foundational academic skills and personal growth. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating social-emotional learning to help students build character and resilience.

Beyond its academic offerings, Coolidge Elementary is integrated into the broader Cedar Rapids school system, benefiting from district-wide resources and a focus on inclusive education. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes both student achievement and community engagement. For families seeking more detailed information on enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs, the district’s official website at http://www.cr.k12.ia.us serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional documentation.

534

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Willow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	44
Black	105
Asian	6
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
324 (60.7 %)
Black
105 (19.7 %)
Two or More
52 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-3130
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 73

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Willow Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Willow Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	46.8%
Male	284	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)