Serving 433 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Wood Elementary School serves the northern part of Bettendorf, IA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Wood Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Wood Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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
#507 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
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
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
21%
7%
White
55%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 #507 out of 1,223 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 Mark Twain Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
433 students attend Grant Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grant Wood Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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