Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grant Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Grant Wood Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Wood Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#374 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
20%
7%
White
59%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Wood Elementary School is ranked #374 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Grant Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grant Wood Elementary School?
439 students attend Grant Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Grant Wood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Wood Elementary School?
Grant Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Wood Elementary School offer ?
Grant Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Wood Elementary School part of?
Grant Wood Elementary School is part of Bettendorf Comm School District.
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