Grant Wood Elementary School

1930 Lakeside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 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:

School Overview

Grant Wood Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Grant Wood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 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 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1178 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
64%
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45-49%
70%
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30-39%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
13%
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Black
49%
7%
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White
24%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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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 #1178 out of 1,233 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 Alexander Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
391 students attend Grant Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Grant Wood Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 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-6 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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