Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graettinger-terril 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graettinger-terril Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Graettinger-terril Elementary School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graettinger-terril Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graettinger-terril Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graettinger-terril Elementary School's ranking?
Graettinger-terril Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Graettinger-terril Elementary School?
153 students attend Graettinger-terril Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Graettinger-terril Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graettinger-terril Elementary School?
Graettinger-terril Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graettinger-terril Elementary School offer ?
Graettinger-terril Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Graettinger-terril Elementary School part of?
Graettinger-terril Elementary School is part of Graettinger-Terril Comm School District.
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