Viola Gibson Elementary School

6101 Gibson DR NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

www.cr.k12.ia.us

591 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Viola Gibson Elementary School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a prominent member of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on developing foundational academic skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth and its strong partnership with families and the local community. By utilizing the resources provided by the Cedar Rapids Community School District, Viola Gibson Elementary integrates modern educational technology and research-based teaching strategies to help students meet high academic standards. With a focus on both social-emotional development and intellectual curiosity, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

591

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Viola Gibson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	19
Black	15
Asian	8
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
506 (85.6 %)
Two or More
42 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.2 %)
Black
15 (2.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
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)558-2920
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 49

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Viola Gibson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Viola Gibson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	44.2%
Male	330	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)