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Truman Elementary School vs. Van Buren Elementary School

Should you attend Truman Elementary School or Van Buren Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Truman Elementary School
441 West Post Rd Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Van Buren Elementary School
2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Truman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Van Buren Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Buren 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
240 students
409 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Truman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Van Buren Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Truman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Van Buren Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
(20-21 School Year Data)
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Truman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Van Buren Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#447 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#1146 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Truman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Van Buren Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Truman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Truman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Truman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Truman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Van Buren Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
38
68
Grade 1 Students
34
80
Grade 2 Students
40
78
Grade 3 Students
35
61
Grade 4 Students
47
73
Grade 5 Students
46
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Truman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Truman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Truman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Truman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Truman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Truman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Truman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Truman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Van Buren Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Truman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Van Buren Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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