Viola Gibson Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, IA

Viola Gibson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

6101 Gibson Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids Community School District

575 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
86%

Reading Proficiency
77%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

86%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

562:1

Student Diversity

Male 55.8%	Female 44.2%
White 85.6%	Two or more races 7.1%
Hispanic 3.2%	Black 2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.4%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/21/2025

Urmom is is is your mom :D

5.0 parent

8/15/2017

With 2 children at this school (one just completed 5th grade and one is going into 1st) I could not be happier. It is a great environment that makes sure children get the extra help they need or get the extra challenge they need. While I have some teachers that I like more than others the leadership...

2.0 other

6/10/2015

This school is going downhill. The principal doesn't solicit parent communication about changes to policies. She also doesn't offer in-classroom tours for new families. Many teachers are leaving. Families moving into the district are open enrolling into Hiawatha elementary. I've heard great things a...

5.0 parent

3/12/2015

I have had SUCH a positive experience with the school & staff at Viola Gibson! They have exceeded my expectations.

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John F. Kennedy High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Xavier High School

9th to 12th
Private

A-

Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids 52411

Viola Gibson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Cedar Rapids, IA and is served by the Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 575 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Viola Gibson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like John F. Kennedy High School, Xavier High School, J.N. Andrews Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Viola Gibson Elementary School.

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