Kenwood Leadership Academy School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kenwood Elementary School is a public school located in the northeast quadrant of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving students in the local residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban district, Kenwood benefits from centralized resources and a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school.

The school is known for being a neighborhood-centered institution that prioritizes a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided through the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s website, families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. With its location on E Avenue NE, Kenwood serves as a key community hub, fostering collaboration between educators, parents, and students to encourage a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and structured setting.

414

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenwood Leadership Academy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	33
Black	89
Asian	2
Two or More	82
Pacific Islander	2

White
206 (49.8 %)
Black
89 (21.5 %)
Two or More
82 (19.8 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)558-2273
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 37

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 54