Graettinger-terril Elementary School

101 S. Schooley St.
Terril, IA 51364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Graettinger-terril Elementary School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Graettinger-terril Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Btm 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:

School Overview

Graettinger-terril Elementary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Graettinger-terril Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Graettinger-terril Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
96%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graettinger-terril Elementary School's ranking?
Graettinger-terril Elementary School is ranked #728 out of 1,221 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Graettinger-terril Elementary School?
143 students attend Graettinger-terril Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Graettinger-terril Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graettinger-terril Elementary School?
Graettinger-terril Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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