Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 94% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
13%
Black
12%
7%
White
44%
71%
Hawaiian
19%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School is ranked #1110 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School?
16 students attend Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School part of?
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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