Arthur Elementary School

Arthur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving 242 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the state of Iowa in academic proficiency, with 65.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 74.3% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 52.8% and 68.2%, respectively, and the state's 64.2% and 76.3%.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.59% to 68.75% over the past three school years, Arthur Elementary School maintains a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 12.8 to 13.8 students per teacher. This suggests a more favorable learning environment with smaller class sizes. When compared to other schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District, Arthur Elementary stands out as a relatively higher-performing school, particularly in academic proficiency.

While Arthur Elementary School performs well academically, there is still room for improvement, especially in areas where the school's performance lags behind the state average, such as 5th-grade Mathematics and Science proficiency. Continued efforts to support student learning and address any areas of underperformance could further enhance the school's academic outcomes and provide valuable educational opportunities for its diverse student population.