Serving 349 students in grades 2-5, Woodward-granger Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodward-Granger Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Granger, IA, covering approximately 109.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 8.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 15.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodward-granger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Woodward-granger Elementary School's student population of 349 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodward-granger Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodward-granger Elementary School is 0.17, which is less 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
#156 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Woodward-granger Elementary School's ranking?
Woodward-granger Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Woodward-granger Elementary School often compared to?
Woodward-granger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Intermediate School, Dallas Center Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Woodward-granger Elementary School?
349 students attend Woodward-granger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Woodward-granger Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodward-granger Elementary School?
Woodward-granger Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodward-granger Elementary School offer ?
Woodward-granger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodward-granger Elementary School part of?
Woodward-granger Elementary School is part of Woodward-Granger Comm School District.
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