Cedar River Academy at Taylor

www.cr.k12.ia.us

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Taylor Elementary School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Situated at 720 7th Ave SW, the school serves the local elementary-aged population by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban school district, Taylor Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and curricula designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school functions as a community hub, prioritizing a supportive learning environment that encourages inclusivity and student achievement. By aligning its programs with the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s broader educational goals, Taylor Elementary emphasizes the importance of core subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—while fostering a positive school culture. Families interested in enrollment, specific school events, or detailed information regarding staff and academic initiatives can visit their official district website at [http://www.cr.k12.ia.us](http://www.cr.k12.ia.us).

296

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	28
Black	95
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

White
103 (34.8 %)
Black
95 (32.1 %)
Two or More
57 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (9.5 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)558-2477
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 52

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	48.6%
Male	152	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)