Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graettinger-terril Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Graettinger-Terril Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 227.7 square miles around Terril, IA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 19.8 miles.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Graettinger-terril Elementary School's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graettinger-terril Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graettinger-terril Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #304 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
149 students attend Graettinger-terril Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Graettinger-terril Elementary School students are White, 6% 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 9:1, 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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