Grant Center serves 239 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Attendance Zone: Grant Center's attendance zone covers the entire Albia, IA school district, encompassing approximately 338.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 17.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Center's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grant Center is 0.12, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grant Center?
239 students attend Grant Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Grant Center students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Center?
Grant Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Center offer ?
Grant Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grant Center part of?
Grant Center is part of Albia Comm School District.
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