Cunningham School

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cunningham School, located at 1224 Mobile St in Waterloo, Iowa, is a historic educational facility that has served the local community for many years. Operating as part of the Waterloo Community School District, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and has historically functioned as a focal point for families in the area. Its architectural presence and long-standing location make it a recognizable landmark within Waterloo’s educational landscape.

In recent years, the status of the building has been a subject of local discussion due to the district’s ongoing facility planning and modernization efforts. While the site remains a significant piece of Waterloo’s infrastructure, the district has navigated various transitions regarding its use, closure, and repurposing to better align with contemporary student enrollment needs and educational standards. For current families or those researching the school, it is recommended to check the official Waterloo Community School District website for the most recent updates on its operational status and any ongoing transition plans.

443

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cunningham School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	50
Black	258
Asian	3
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	39

Black
258 (58.2%)
Two or More
60 (13.5%)
Hispanic
50 (11.3%)
Pacific Islander
39 (8.8%)
White
32 (7.2%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterloo Comm School District
Phone:	(319)433-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70