Gladbrook Elementary School (Closed 2016)

509 Washington St, 509 Washing
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gladbrook Elementary School serves 44 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
98%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gladbrook Elementary School?
44 students attend Gladbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gladbrook Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladbrook Elementary School?
Gladbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gladbrook Elementary School offer ?
Gladbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Gladbrook Elementary School part of?
Gladbrook Elementary School is part of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District.

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