Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
67%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #715 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
326 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Muscatine Comm School District.
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