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Maple Grove Elementary

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Maple Grove Elementary ranks 206 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

206^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Maple Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving 527 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, which is ranked 279 out of 313 districts in the state.

Maple Grove Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of Iowa in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, Maple Grove's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 80.7%, 80%, and 71.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 58.5%, 65.1%, and 59.1%, and the state's 67.9%, 76%, and 69.8%. In mathematics, Maple Grove's students also scored significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's 5th-grade students also outperformed the district and state in science. However, Maple Grove has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.2% to 35.7% in recent years, which is higher than the state's target of 10% or less.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pierce Elementary, Harrison Elementary, and West Willow Elementary, Maple Grove Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 15.1 in recent years, may contribute to its strong results. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 22.12% in 2021-2022 to 39.47% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students who may require additional resources and support.

539

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,520

Per pupil spending ?

41.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 38th ST NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

(319) 558-2471

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Students who attend Maple Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Taft Middle School
High:	John F Kennedy High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

African American:

12.8%

Two or more races:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 48th percentile in 2022 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (77% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 64th (2025) from a 48th-percentile low (2022)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Cedar Rapids Community School District

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg62%

Iowa avg71%

206^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 18Elementary Schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District

279^th of 313Cedar Rapids Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	206 of 576	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.4	148 of 557	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.8	204 of 565	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.0	301 of 574	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.3	236 of 567	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.4	253 of 603	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.7	217 of 567	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.5	291 of 574	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	67.8	205 of 599	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.7	147 of 616	76.1%	★★★★☆
2014	68.5	187 of 603	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.9	205 of 624	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	77.8	74 of 626	88.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics79%+5 vs state

English Language Arts77%+6 vs state

Science71%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Maple Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maple Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 38th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2471	539	35	15.3	41.2%	366 (67.9%)	69 (12.8%)	36 (6.7%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	56 (10.4%)	66.2	206^th of 576 public elementary schools	64.2%		71.4	148^th of 557 public elementary schools	73.4%	58	80.7	80.0	71.4	84.3	78.8	74.0	71.4	$14,520	$250	$14,269
Madison Elementary School	Public	K-5	1341 Woodside DR NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 555-2000	153	11	13.8	49.0%	100 (65.4%)	23 (15.0%)	15 (9.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (7.8%)	66.2	204^th of 576 public elementary schools	64.6%		67.3	184^th of 557 public elementary schools	67.0%	20	73.3	89.3	73.7	76.7	85.7	63.2	78.9	$15,609	$506	$15,103
Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-5	4141 Johnson AVE NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2369	420	39	10.6	87.6%	81 (19.3%)	258 (61.4%)	33 (7.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	33 (7.9%)	11.9	519^th of 576 public elementary schools	9.9%		15.6	485^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.9%	34	43.8	59.7	52.8	57.8	61.2	47.2	44.2	$15,359	$1,346	$14,013
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	K-5	2200 1st AVE NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2463	254	21	12.1	76.4%	113 (44.5%)	84 (33.1%)	21 (8.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	30 (11.8%)	5.1	550^th of 576 public elementary schools	4.5%		1.6	553^rd of 557 public elementary schools	0.7%	3	51.1	46.2	38.9	51.1	50.0	38.9	25.0	$14,650	$723	$13,927
Harrison Elementary School	Public	K-5	1310 11th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2269	277	22	12.5	65.7%	121 (43.7%)	69 (24.9%)	38 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	8 (2.9%)	37 (13.4%)	11.8	520^th of 576 public elementary schools	9.7%		4.8	539^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.2%	19	60.0	48.0	42.9	60.0	48.0	54.8	45.2	$15,848	$1,116	$14,732
West Willow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6225 1st AVE SW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3130	555	34	16.3	49.9%	304 (54.8%)	146 (26.3%)	45 (8.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	50 (9.0%)	36.3	423^rd of 576 public elementary schools	26.6%		39	391^st of 557 public elementary schools	29.8%	32	71.1	67.5	60.3	80.3	63.6	60.3	52.7	$14,545	$265	$14,280
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	K-5	2525 29th ST SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2377	429	35	12.2	83.7%	95 (22.1%)	198 (46.2%)	108 (25.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	18 (4.2%)	5.2	548^th of 576 public elementary schools	4.9%		7.4	523^rd of 557 public elementary schools	6.1%	25	31.1	47.8	48.3	47.5	52.2	50.0	38.3	$15,319	$2,181	$13,139
Cedar River Academy at Taylor	Public	PK, KG-5	720 7th AVE SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2477	355	28	12.8	76.1%	116 (32.7%)	134 (37.7%)	41 (11.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	56 (15.8%)	5.7	545^th of 576 public elementary schools	5.4%		5	535^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.9%	10	20.0	44.1	32.1	37.1	67.6	28.6	19.2	$19,246	$2,030	$17,216
Pierce Elementary School	Public	K-5	4343 Marilyn DR NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2373	334	24	14.0	32.9%	231 (69.2%)	34 (10.2%)	15 (4.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	44 (13.2%)	66.3	203^rd of 576 public elementary schools	64.8%		46.4	352^nd of 557 public elementary schools	36.8%	149	65.5	78.3	77.4	89.1	78.3	77.4	74.2	$14,106	$245	$13,862
Viola Gibson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Gibson DR NE	Cedar Rapids	52411	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2920	565	33	17.2	16.5%	480 (85.0%)	9 (1.6%)	28 (5.0%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.9%)	84.9	38^th of 576 public elementary schools	93.4%		73.2	123^rd of 557 public elementary schools	77.9%	85	82.4	90.9	85.1	89.4	90.9	87.8	78.4	$13,762	$268	$13,495

Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Grove Elementary

What schools do graduates of Maple Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Maple Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Taft Middle School
High : John F Kennedy High School

What is the racial makeup of Maple Grove Elementary?

Students at Maple Grove Elementary are 68% White, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 539 students attended Maple Grove Elementary.

What district is Maple Grove Elementary in?

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Is Maple Grove Elementary a good school?

Maple Grove Elementary ranks 206^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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