Erskine Elementary School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Erskine Elementary School is a public school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving as part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding neighborhood, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban district, Erskine aims to offer a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, often supported by integrated technology and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the broader Cedar Rapids school system, Erskine Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and pedagogical initiatives designed to ensure consistent educational quality. For families looking for specific information regarding daily operations, school calendars, or academic policies, the official district website provides a centralized hub for updates and resources.

293

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erskine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	13
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	40

White
211 (72.0 %)
Two or More
40 (13.7 %)
Black
28 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)558-2364
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 41