Enrollment
429
Elementary
DISTRICT 332 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CEDAR RAPIDS COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190654002330
Trailside Elementary School
2630 B Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 · (319) 558-2000 · Linn County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL429 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
287 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 77 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 67 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 79 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 68 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (77) is 13% larger than its 5th grade class (68).
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Trailside Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailside Elementary School this school | 429 | 66.9% | N/A |
| Grant Wood Elementary School Cedar Rapids | 356 | 62.4% | 63.3% |
| Kenwood Leadership Academy School Cedar Rapids | 386 | 60.4% | 59.0% |
| Grant Elementary School Cedar Rapids | 312 | 68.3% | 44.7% |
| Hayes Elementary School Davenport | 377 | 63.9% | 42.0% |
| Harrison Elementary School Cedar Rapids | 277 | 65.7% | 45.5% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Trailside Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Linn County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 429 | #186 of 705 | #13 of 45 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #372 of 561 | #30 of 42 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.1% | #90 of 561 | #12 of 42 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.9% | #90 of 666 | #11 of 44 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Trailside Elementary School
The public elementary school Trailside Elementary School is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Students in kindergarten through 5 attend the school, which enrolls 429 students. For comparison, elementary schools in Iowa average about 325 students.
Cedar Rapids Comm School District has a total of 35 schools and 15,494 students, Trailside Elementary School among them.
At 51%, White students outnumber all other groups at Trailside Elementary School combined. After that, the student body is 20% Black, 16% multiracial, and 9% Hispanic. Among all residents of Linn County, the White share is about 84%. Trailside Elementary School has a diversity index of 66%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal data list 30.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Trailside Elementary School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 14.3:1. Across elementary schools in Iowa, the average ratio is about 13.7:1. The lunch program counts 67% of students at Trailside Elementary School as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The rate at public schools in Linn County averages 40%, lower than here.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Linn County show that median household income is about $77,649, about 35% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Trailside Elementary School is one of 83 public schools in Linn County, which together enroll about 36,480 students.
The school nearest to Trailside Elementary School is Arthur Elementary School, at a distance of about 0.1 miles. Within five miles of Trailside Elementary School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's locale code, City: Mid-size, means it is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Linn County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
230,004
Census ACS
Median income
$77,649
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
83
36,480 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District
- John F Kennedy High SchoolHigh · 1,648 students
- Thomas Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 1,501 students
- George Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,182 students
- Harding Middle SchoolMiddle · 710 students
- Taft Middle SchoolMiddle · 593 students
- Viola Gibson Elementary SchoolElementary · 565 students
Other schools in Cedar Rapids
- Prairie High SchoolHigh · 1,766 students
- John F Kennedy High SchoolHigh · 1,648 students
- Thomas Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 1,501 students
- George Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,182 students
- Prairie PointMiddle · 868 students
- Prairie CreekMiddle · 846 students
Other Trailside Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Trailside Elementary. Trailside Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 5.
- Trailside ElementaryVINEYARD, UT · 1,052 students
- Trailside Elementary SchoolZionsville, IN · 547 students
- Trailside ElementaryAnchorage, AK · 364 students
- Trailside ElementaryWaterford, WI · 331 students
Nearby schools
- Arthur Elementary School0.1 mi · 229
- Franklin Middle School0.6 mi · 469
- George Washington High School0.6 mi · 1,182
- Kenwood Leadership Academy School0.8 mi · 386
- Empowering Excellence Charter School1.0 mi · 120
- Garfield Elementary School1.0 mi · 202
Frequently asked questions
About Trailside Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Trailside Elementary School?
Trailside Elementary School enrolls approximately 429 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Trailside Elementary School serve?
Trailside Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does Trailside Elementary School have?
Trailside Elementary School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
How diverse is Trailside Elementary School?
Trailside Elementary School reports a student body of 51% White, 9% Hispanic, 20% Black, 1% Asian, 16% Two or more.
Is Trailside Elementary School public or private?
Trailside Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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