Nixon Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hiawatha, Iowa 52233 · Cedar Rapids Comm School District
#539 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#17527 of 50,301 nationally
About Nixon Elementary School
Nixon Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hiawatha, in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 289 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 539th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 289.
There are 2 schools in Hiawatha; Nixon Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nixon Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nixon Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 1.2 km away
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students · 2.4 km away
Pierce Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 2.5 km away
Westfield Elementary School
Robins · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students · 2.6 km away
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students · 2.6 km away
Wright Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 3.1 km away
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
413 students · 3.3 km away
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 3.8 km away
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 3.9 km away
Trailside Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Broadway Elementary School
Denison · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
288 students
Oak Park
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Easton Valley Elementary School
Miles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
287 students
Northwood-Kensett Elementary
Northwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
North Cedar Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Central Elementary
Elkader · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nixon Elementary School a good school?
Nixon Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 61.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #539 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nixon Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Nixon Elementary School ranks #539 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #17527 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nixon Elementary School?
Nixon Elementary School had 289 students in 2025.
Is Nixon Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Nixon Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nixon Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nixon Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.