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Erskine Elementary School

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Erskine Elementary School ranks 358 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

358^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Erskine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving 280 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, which is ranked 279 out of 313 districts in the state.

Erskine Elementary generally performs better than the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 64.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 58.5% for the district and 67.9% for the state. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 35.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Erskine has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.1% to 53.93% in recent years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Comparing Erskine to nearby schools, such as Francis Marion Intermediate School, provides valuable context. While Erskine generally outperforms the Cedar Rapids district average, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the region. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of these higher-performing schools could inform improvement strategies at Erskine. Overall, Erskine Elementary has some strengths, but also faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

308

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,427

Per pupil spending ?

53.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 36th ST SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

(319) 558-2364

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Students who attend Erskine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	McKinley STEAM Academy
High:	George Washington High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

African American:

13.0%

Two or more races:

13.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 41st percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg62%

Iowa avg71%

358^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^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	46.5	358 of 576	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.5	275 of 557	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.4	315 of 565	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.6	357 of 574	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.1	453 of 567	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	60.7	257 of 603	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.6	133 of 567	76.5%	★★★★☆
2017	58.4	285 of 574	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.3	319 of 599	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	52.3	366 of 616	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.6	362 of 603	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.0	221 of 624	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.8	161 of 626	74.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics74%~ state avg

English Language Arts66%-6 vs state

Science65%~ state avg

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Schools Near Erskine Elementary School

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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
Erskine Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 36th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2364	308	19	15.9	53.2%	205 (66.6%)	40 (13.0%)	19 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (13.0%)	46.5	358^th of 576 public elementary schools	37.8%		57.5	275^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.6%	83	64.3	75.5	57.1	76.2	85.7	61.2	65.3	$13,427	$249	$13,178
Grant Wood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	645 26th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2467	356	24	14.7	62.4%	202 (56.7%)	69 (19.4%)	29 (8.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (15.2%)	24.1	480^th of 576 public elementary schools	16.7%		49.1	339^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.1%	141	62.7	73.9	60.0	55.9	63.0	46.7	48.9	$14,721	$718	$14,003
Johnson STEAM Academy School	Public	K-5	355 18th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-3400	324	28	11.7	70.4%	106 (32.7%)	136 (42.0%)	32 (9.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (15.1%)	4.4	554^th of 576 public elementary schools	3.8%		4.1	541^st of 557 public elementary schools	2.9%	13	39.2	42.6	25.5	60.8	51.1	36.2	29.8	$15,127	$1,752	$13,376
Trailside Elementary School	Public	K-5	2630 B Avenue NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 558-2000	429	30	14.2	66.9%	220 (51.3%)	86 (20.0%)	40 (9.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	68 (15.9%)								(n/a)
Kenwood Leadership Academy School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 E Ave NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-1465	386	29	13.2	60.4%	173 (44.8%)	97 (25.1%)	39 (10.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	70 (18.1%)	27.8	465^th of 576 public elementary schools	19.3%		25.7	456^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.1%	9	66.7	62.5	55.6	71.7	54.2	55.6	57.8	$15,281	$897	$14,383
Grant Elementary School	Public	K-5	254 Outlook DR SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2020	312	27	11.5	68.3%	143 (45.8%)	86 (27.6%)	28 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	46 (14.7%)	3.2	564^th of 576 public elementary schools	2.1%		10.8	508^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.8%	56	38.0	37.2	44.0	51.0	44.2	40.0	36.0	$16,225	$884	$15,341
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
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	125 3rd Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 377-4698	267	21	12.8	42.3%	195 (73.0%)	20 (7.5%)	18 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.4%)								(n/a)								$13,914	$720	$13,195
Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1524 Hollywood Blvd NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2278	282	19	14.7	68.8%	106 (37.6%)	66 (23.4%)	51 (18.1%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.5%)	42 (14.9%)	25.3	469^th of 576 public elementary schools	18.6%		32.5	434^th of 557 public elementary schools	22.1%	35	51.5	61.0	69.2	57.6	61.0	71.8	43.6	$16,018	$1,085	$14,932
Francis Marion Intermediate School	Public	3-4	2301 3rd Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 373-4766	320	25	12.8	50.0%	250 (78.1%)	22 (6.9%)	14 (4.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.0%)	64.6	226^th of 576 public elementary schools	60.8%		57.7	273^rd of 557 public elementary schools	51.0%	47	68.8	82.1		76.3	88.7			$14,179	$100	$14,080

Frequently Asked Questions about Erskine Elementary School

What district is Erskine Elementary School in?

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Is Erskine Elementary School a good school?

Erskine Elementary School ranks 358^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Erskine Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 308 students attended Erskine Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Erskine Elementary School?

Students at Erskine Elementary School are 67% White, 13% African American, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Erskine Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Erskine Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McKinley STEAM Academy
High : George Washington High School

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