Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grant Wood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Wood Elementary School serves the east part of Iowa City, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Wood Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Wood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 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 0.66, 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
#1168 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
50%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #1168 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Alexander Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grant Wood Elementary School?
306 students attend Grant Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Grant Wood Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Wood Elementary School?
Grant Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grant Wood Elementary School part of?
Grant Wood Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Wood Elementary School located?
Grant Wood Elementary School is located in the Wood neighborhood of Iowa City, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Wood.
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