Truman Early Learning Center serves 279 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Truman Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Truman Early Learning Center's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Truman Early Learning Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
39%
7%
White
38%
70%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Truman Early Learning Center?
279 students attend Truman Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Truman Early Learning Center students are Black, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Truman Early Learning Center?
Truman Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Truman Early Learning Center offer ?
Truman Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Truman Early Learning Center part of?
Truman Early Learning Center is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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