About Pierce
School History
Pierce Elementary School opened on February 16, 1965, and added eight classrooms in 1968 due to overcrowding. Pierce’s accomplishments have been recognized with state and national awards. In 1987, the state of Iowa recognized Pierce with the First in the Nation in Education (FINE) award. In 1988, Pierce was cited by the Elementary School Recognition Program of the U.S. Department of Education for excellence in education. In 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, and 2003, Pierce was the recipient of Iowa Arts Council Grants. Pierce was also honored to be named by the National PTA as a Parent Involvement School of Excellence. In 2020, Pierce was certified by the Marzano Institute in Level 1: Safe and Collaborative Schools.
Key Contact
Key Contact
A message from our Principal
Hello and Welcome to Pierce Elementary!
Pierce is one of the twenty-one elementary schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. We serve approximately 300 students K-5th grade and are proud to offer several programs in our building to meet your child’s academic and social emotional needs. Our staff fosters a safe and collaborative culture that supports students to thrive.
We look forward to getting to know you and serving you and your family.
Go Panthers!
Mrs. Ziegler
Principal