Serving 356 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grant Wood Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every Learner. Future Ready.'
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 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
21%
7%
White
54%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Wood Elementary School is ranked #1056 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 Erskine Elementary School, Grant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grant Wood Elementary School?
356 students attend Grant Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Grant Wood Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Wood Elementary School?
Grant Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grant Wood Elementary School part of?
Grant Wood Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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