Grant Center

520 South Clinton Street
Albia, IA 52531
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Grant Center serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Grant Center's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Grant Center is 0.15, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
92%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Grant Center?
222 students attend Grant Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grant Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Center?
Grant Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Center offer ?
Grant Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Center part of?
Grant Center is part of Albia Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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