Grant Wood Elementary School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Grant Wood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Grant Wood Elementary School's student population of 442 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Wood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Grant Wood Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
19%
7%
White
61%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #466 out of 1,221 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Grant Wood Elementary School?
442 students attend Grant Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Grant Wood Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 16:1, which is higher than 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 Community School District.
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