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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52411

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At a glance

School

565

Students

5-star school

Top rankedViola Gibson Elementary School38^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Viola Gibson Elementary School up 85 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 52411 zip code in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is home to a single standout elementary school, Viola Gibson Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This public school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the state of Iowa on standardized tests.

Viola Gibson Elementary boasts impressive academic achievements, with 90.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to just 65.1% and 65.7% for the district, respectively. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, suggesting strong student engagement. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a lower percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a more affluent community.

In contrast, the Cedar Rapids Community School District as a whole is ranked 279 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, highlighting the exceptional performance of Viola Gibson Elementary within its broader educational landscape. This disparity raises questions about equity and resource allocation within the district, and further analysis would be needed to understand the factors contributing to Viola Gibson Elementary's standout success.

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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 (2025)	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
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

Cities Near Zip Code 52411

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cedar Rapids	0.46 mi	40	333^rd
Hiawatha	2.23 mi	3	346^th
Robins	4.08 mi	1	76^th
Marion	5.91 mi	15	167^th
Atkins	8.08 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.