About Us

The Cedar Rapids Community Schools has the second largest enrollment in the state. The District's pre-kindergarten through grade 12 program serves 16,960 students in 24 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools. We also have various alternative schools.

The educational program of the Cedar Rapids Schools is designed to provide excellence for all students, and is based on a guiding philosophy of continuous improvement.

View District Curriculum Standards and student learning expectations


Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Cedar Rapids Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (employment only), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (students/program only) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Aaron Green, Director of Student Equity, 907 15th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404; 319-558-2964; agreen@cr.k12.ia.us.


District Fast Facts

Enrollment: 16,960 students

Size of District: 121 square miles

Governance Board: 7 elected members

Elementary Schools: 24 schools

Middle Schools: 6 schools

High Schools: 4 schools

Administrators: 73

Teaching Staff: 1,322

Support Staff: 1,487

Registered Volunteers: 6,357

Annual General Fund Budget: $221.8 million