School Overview
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.
326
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierce Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White229
Hispanic18
Black36
Asian4
Two or More37
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    229 (70.2 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (11.3 %)
  • Black
    36 (11.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
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)558-2373
Website: http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pierce Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten47
Grade 158
Grade 248
Grade 366
Grade 458
Grade 549
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pierce Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14544.5%
Male18155.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)