Glenwood Community School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools in Glenwood Community School District, serving 1,463 students. Public elementary schools in Glenwood Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 75%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 73% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood Community School District are Glenwood Middle School, West Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Glenwood Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.glenwoodschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (712) 527-9034 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 940 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,463 Students | 335,479 Students |
| # of Teachers | 89 Teachers | 23,211 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Glenwood Community School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #65 out of 333 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 74% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.42 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 1,298 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 9 Students | 8,120 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 38 Students | 36,939 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 17 Students | 21,227 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 1,371 Students | 252,322 Students |
| % White Students | 94% | 75% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 951 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 20 Students | 14,622 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 126 | 18,426 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 158 | 37,186 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 142 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 143 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 145 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 167 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 123 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 148 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 169 | 28,407 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 142 | 25,432 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 1,244 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 1,266 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 1,246 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 1,304 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,709 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,090. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,412 is less than the state median of $13,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $27 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $24 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,709 | $14,090 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,412 | $13,630 |
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Glenwood Community School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Glenwood Middle School Math: 90% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 10%400 Sivers Road10
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Grades: 6-8 | 459 students
- West Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 81%Rank:7/Top 50%707 Sharp St10
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4886
Grades: 3-5 | 435 students
- Northeast Elementary School Reading: PS%901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Grades: PK-2 | 569 students
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