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Grant Ragan Elementary School vs. Maple Grove Elementary School

Should you attend Grant Ragan Elementary School or Maple Grove Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Grant Ragan Elementary School
645 Ne Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Maple Grove Elementary School
1455 98th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Maple Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
662 students
439 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grant Ragan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maple Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grant Ragan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maple Grove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grant Ragan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maple Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grant Ragan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#135 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
#189 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grant Ragan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maple Grove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in IA)
81%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Ragan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maple Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Ragan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maple Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Ragan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maple Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Grant Ragan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maple Grove Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
121
83
Grade 1 Students
117
81
Grade 2 Students
109
79
Grade 3 Students
94
71
Grade 4 Students
108
65
Grade 5 Students
113
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grant Ragan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grant Ragan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grant Ragan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
69%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grant Ragan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grant Ragan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maple Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukee Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grant Ragan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maple Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grant Ragan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maple Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grant Ragan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maple Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukee Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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