At a glance
Reported students
120
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
120:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
120
Empowering Excellence Charter School: 120 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
120:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Empowering Excellence Charter School
Empowering Excellence Charter School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cedar Rapids. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Empowering Excellence Charter Schools. NCES reports 120 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 120:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.8%) and White (26.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Empowering Excellence Charter School
- 1How do the reported 120:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.7%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black50.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Empowering Excellence Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,182 | 0.8 mi |
| Metro High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 288 | 1.4 mi |
| City View High High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 100 | 1.6 mi |
| John F Kennedy High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,648 | 2.9 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,501 | 3.2 mi |
| Marion High School High · Marion Independent School District | 09–12 | 735 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Empowering Excellence Charter School
What grades does Empowering Excellence Charter School serve?
Empowering Excellence Charter School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Empowering Excellence Charter Schools.
How many students attend Empowering Excellence Charter School?
Empowering Excellence Charter School reported 120 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Empowering Excellence Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 120:1, based on 120 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Empowering Excellence Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Empowering Excellence Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Empowering Excellence Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Empowering Excellence Charter School in?
Empowering Excellence Charter School is part of Empowering Excellence Charter Schools, based in Cedar Rapids, IA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Empowering Excellence Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George Washington High School (0.8 mi), Metro High School (1.4 mi), City View High (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.