Serving 112 students in grades 4-6, Grand 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Grand Elementary School?
112 students attend Grand Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Grand Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Elementary School?
Grand Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Elementary School offer ?
Grand Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Grand Elementary School part of?
Grand Elementary School is part of Southeast Valley Community School District.
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