Serving 652 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grant Ragan Elementary School's student population of 652 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Ragan Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
5%
7%
White
71%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Ragan Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Ragan Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Grant Ragan Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Ragan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukee Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grant Ragan Elementary School?
652 students attend Grant Ragan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Grant Ragan Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Ragan Elementary School?
Grant Ragan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Ragan Elementary School offer ?
Grant Ragan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Ragan Elementary School part of?
Grant Ragan Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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