Johnson STEAM Academy School

Summary:

Johnson STEAM Academy School is an elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving 346 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Johnson STEAM Academy School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.1% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.8% in the district and 64.2% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.28% to 78.74% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, Johnson STEAM Academy School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Iowa elementary schools, with a ranking between 539 and 584 out of 557 to 616 schools over the past several years.

Despite the school's consistently low performance, the data indicates that there is room for improvement. The school's test scores have shown some fluctuations over the years, suggesting that targeted interventions and support could potentially lead to academic gains. By understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by Johnson STEAM Academy School, the district and community can work together to develop and implement effective strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

355 18th ST SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

(319) 558-3400

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
541^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,127

Students who attend Johnson STEAM Academy School usually attend:

Middle:	McKinley STEAM Academy
High:	George Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.8%

African American:

37.0%

Two or more races:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Johnson STEAM Academy School ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 19^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Johnson STEAM Academy School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), African American (37%), two or more races (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnson STEAM Academy School is 14.1, which is the 10^th best among 20 elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Johnson STEAM Academy School employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson STEAM Academy School is $15,127. 11 elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Johnson STEAM Academy School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cedar Rapids Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Rapids Community School District 276^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Johnson STEAM Academy School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	2.71	616^th	626	1.6%
2013	4.36	608^th	624	2.6%
2014	9.02	564^th	603	6.5%
2015	3.20	599^th	616	2.8%
2016	7.52	569^th	599	5.0%
2017	1.92	563^rd	574	1.9%
2018	3.13	552^nd	567	2.6%
2019	5.44	584^th	603	3.2%
2021	6.07	545^th	567	3.9%
2022	2.94	562^nd	574	2.1%
2023	5.74	539^th	565	4.6%
2024	4.12	541^st	557	2.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Johnson STEAM Academy School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	421	74	11	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	519
1989	461	74	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	548
1990	426	70	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	511
1991	325	89	6	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	433
1992	333	103	12	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	456
1993	352	101	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
1994	326	88	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
1995	258	101	10	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	378
1996	258	101	10	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	378
1997	238	103	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1998	268	106	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1999	266	102	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
2000	297	111	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	-33	389
2001	257	147	5	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	423
2002	235	137	11	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
2003	235	137	11	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
2004	176	171	8	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	366
2005	167	165	10	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	352
2006	146	136	9	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	302
2007	146	139	11	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	309
2008	122	152	6	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	294
2009	120	139	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	280
2010	90	122	2	9	2	0	1	0	226
2011	82	149	2	8	1	0	0	0	242
2012	73	118	0	16	1	0	15	0	223
2013	111	174	4	23	0	0	28	0	340
2014	131	200	4	24	0	0	29	0	388
2015	140	182	2	20	1	0	22	0	367
2016	151	203	2	17	0	0	22	0	395
2017	129	198	6	22	0	2	27	0	384
2018	136	185	2	22	0	0	34	0	379
2019	165	192	1	20	0	0	45	0	423
2020	159	165	0	27	0	0	42	0	393
2021	158	157	0	31	0	0	51	0	397
2022	153	106	0	22	0	0	53	0	334
2023	143	118	1	32	0	0	51	1	346
2024	133	127	1	29	0	0	53	0	343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnson STEAM Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	30.3	17.1	35.1
1989	548	30.2	18.1	35.2
1990	511	30.0	17.0	33.5
1991	433	29.5	14.6	45
1992	456	30.0	15.2	41.9
1993	469	26.0	18.0	45.2
1994	431	24.0	18.0	51.3
1995	378	22.0	17.2	53.7
1996	378	22.0	17.2	53.7
1997	357	22.6	15.8	56.3
1998	392	23.5	16.7	58.7
1999	386	22.4	17.2	66.1
2000	389	24.3	16.0	58.3
2001	423	28.3	14.9	62.9
2002	397	21.0	18.9	64
2003	397	21.0	18.9	64
2004	366	23.4	15.6	70.5
2005	352	22.3	15.8	66.8
2006	302	22.3	13.5	64.9
2007	309	21.3	14.5	65.4
2008	294	23.3	12.6	74.5
2009	280	22.3	12.6	78.2
2010	226	20.6	10.9	77.4
2011	242	21.5	11.2	80.2
2012	223	19.2	11.5	82.5
2013	340	25.0	13.6	85.6
2014	388	23.5	16.5	86.6
2015	367	24.0	15.2	84.5
2016	395	25.0	15.8	82
2017	384	24.4	15.7	75
2018	379	26.4	14.3	81.3
2019	423	27.2	15.5	81.8
2020	393	28.3	13.8	74.6
2021	397	29.4	13.4	77.6
2022	334	28.0	11.9	78.7
2023	346	26.1	13.2	74.3
2024	343	24.3	14.1	79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnson STEAM Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	30.3	17.1	35.1
1989	548	30.2	18.1	35.2
1990	511	30.0	17.0	33.5
1991	433	29.5	14.6	45
1992	456	30.0	15.2	41.9
1993	469	26.0	18.0	45.2
1994	431	24.0	18.0	51.3
1995	378	22.0	17.2	53.7
1996	378	22.0	17.2	53.7
1997	357	22.6	15.8	56.3
1998	392	23.5	16.7	58.7
1999	386	22.4	17.2	66.1
2000	389	24.3	16.0	58.3
2001	423	28.3	14.9	62.9
2002	397	21.0	18.9	64
2003	397	21.0	18.9	64
2004	366	23.4	15.6	70.5
2005	352	22.3	15.8	66.8
2006	302	22.3	13.5	64.9
2007	309	21.3	14.5	65.4
2008	294	23.3	12.6	74.5
2009	280	22.3	12.6	78.2
2010	226	20.6	10.9	77.4
2011	242	21.5	11.2	80.2
2012	223	19.2	11.5	82.5
2013	340	25.0	13.6	85.6
2014	388	23.5	16.5	86.6
2015	367	24.0	15.2	84.5
2016	395	25.0	15.8	82
2017	384	24.4	15.7	75
2018	379	26.4	14.3	81.3
2019	423	27.2	15.5	81.8
2020	393	28.3	13.8	74.6
2021	397	29.4	13.4	77.6
2022	334	28.0	11.9	78.7
2023	346	26.1	13.2	74.3
2024	343	24.3	14.1	79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnson STEAM Academy School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,752 (11.6%)	$13,376 (88.4%)	$15,127

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson STEAM Academy School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 584^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 539^th of 565 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnson STEAM Academy School)	40.3	35	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	61.8	54.8	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnson STEAM Academy School)	47.2	50	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	65.7	64.1	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson STEAM Academy School)	41.3	43.9	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	65	68.1	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnson STEAM Academy School)	50	50.9	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	62.8	65.8	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson STEAM Academy School)	45.8	42.9	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	62.7	62.7
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Johnson STEAM Academy School)	43.8	40.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	60.3	60.5	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	423	346	18.2%
African American	192	118	38.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	20	32	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	165	143	13.3%
Two or More Races	45	51	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.8%	74.3%	7.5%

Schools Near Johnson STEAM Academy School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
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	343	24	14.1	79.9%	133 (38.8%)	127 (37.0%)	29 (8.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (15.5%)	4.1	541^st of 557 public elementary schools	2.9%		5.7	539^th of 565 public elementary schools	4.6%	2	39.1	34.5	34.8	56.5	41.4	41.3	34.8	$15,127	$1,752	$13,376
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	14.8	68.8%	190 (53.4%)	76 (21.3%)	25 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (18.0%)	49.1	339^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.1%		33.2	433^rd of 565 public elementary schools	23.4%	94	71.1	68.2	54.8	97.8	56.8	64.3	66.7	$14,721	$718	$14,003
Garfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	1201 Maplewood DR NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2169	202	18	11.3	85.6%	77 (38.1%)	66 (32.7%)	25 (12.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	29 (14.4%)	9.2	517^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.2	525^th of 565 public elementary schools	7.1%	8	37.5	63.0	46.4	55.0	55.6	39.3	28.6	$16,964	$1,662	$15,302
Arthur Elementary School	Public	K-5	2630 B Ave NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2264	229	16	14.3	70.3%	129 (56.3%)	37 (16.2%)	20 (8.7%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	34 (14.8%)	40	385^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.9%		36.1	426^th of 565 public elementary schools	24.6%	41	65.7	67.9	66.7	74.3	75.0	55.6	47.2	$14,343	$554	$13,790
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	280	20	14.0	53.9%	191 (68.2%)	30 (10.7%)	18 (6.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	37 (13.2%)	57.5	275^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.6%		51.4	315^th of 565 public elementary schools	44.2%	40	63.4	60.5	81.1	80.5	67.4	75.5	69.8	$13,427	$249	$13,178
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	403	29	13.8	71.2%	195 (48.4%)	97 (24.1%)	36 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	70 (17.4%)	25.7	456^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.1%		43.6	374^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.8%	82	56.0	66.1	60.0	68.0	57.1	52.0	48.0	$15,281	$897	$14,383
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	344	29	11.8	83.7%	120 (34.9%)	122 (35.5%)	39 (11.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.9%)	50 (14.5%)	5	535^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.9%		2.3	557^th of 565 public elementary schools	1.4%	22	20.4	42.2	52.6	33.3	44.4	42.1	42.1	$19,246	$2,030	$17,216
Harrison Elementary School	Public	K-5	1310 11th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2269	288	19	15.1	77.8%	129 (44.8%)	72 (25.0%)	37 (12.8%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	7 (2.4%)	35 (12.2%)	4.8	539^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.2%		11.1	518^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.3%	21	32.0	38.1	44.4	60.0	45.2	37.8	28.9	$15,848	$1,116	$14,732
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	14.9	76.2%	110 (39.0%)	61 (21.6%)	43 (15.2%)	8 (2.8%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	48 (17.0%)	32.5	434^th of 557 public elementary schools	22.1%		36.7	421^st of 565 public elementary schools	25.5%	13	34.1	65.9	57.9	56.8	82.9	73.7	50.0	$16,018	$1,085	$14,932
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	294	26	11.3	82.7%	144 (49.0%)	67 (22.8%)	33 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	46 (15.6%)	10.8	508^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.8%		11.4	516^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.7%	8	50.0	43.4	41.7	60.5	50.9	52.8	41.7	$16,225	$884	$15,341

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson STEAM Academy School

What is the racial makeup of Johnson STEAM Academy School?

Students at Johnson STEAM Academy School are 39% White, 37% African American, 15% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What district is Johnson STEAM Academy School in?

Cedar Rapids Community School District

What schools do graduates of Johnson STEAM Academy School attend?

Students who attend Johnson STEAM Academy School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McKinley STEAM Academy
High : George Washington High School

How many students attend Johnson STEAM Academy School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Johnson STEAM Academy School.

Is Johnson STEAM Academy School a good school?

Johnson STEAM Academy School ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Iowa elementary schools.

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