Grundy Center Elementary School

Q: Is Grundy Center Elementary School a good school?

Grundy Center Elementary School ranks 62 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grundy Center Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 277 students in grades K-4 in Grundy Center, Iowa, which is part of the Grundy Center Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Grundy Center Elementary School has a strong academic track record, with 92% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 91.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has placed it in the top 42 out of 567 elementary schools in Iowa, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Grundy Center Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 33.94%, compared to some nearby schools that have rates over 40%.

While Grundy Center Elementary School stands out for its academic performance, some nearby schools, such as Dike Elementary, also demonstrate strong results, ranking in the top 10% of Iowa elementary schools. The data suggests that factors like socioeconomic status, district leadership, and resource allocation may play a significant role in shaping educational outcomes across the region.

Detail:

Public K-4

903 9th St
Grundy Center, IA 50638

(319) 825-5461

District: Grundy Center Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,839

Students who attend Grundy Center Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Grundy Center Middle School
High:	Grundy Center High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grundy Center Elementary School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grundy Center Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Grundy Center Elementary School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grundy Center Elementary School is $12,839.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grundy Center Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Grundy Center Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy Center Community School District 8^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grundy Center Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	66.96	189^th	626	69.8%
2013	56.12	321^st	624	48.6%
2014	54.23	333^rd	603	44.8%
2015	68.99	199^th	616	67.7%
2016	68.91	185^th	599	69.1%
2017	75.58	109^th	574	81.0%
2018	81.35	55^th	567	90.3%
2019	73.28	146^th	603	75.8%
2021	85.91	42^nd	567	92.6%
2022	74.28	123^rd	574	78.6%
2023	71.18	154^th	565	72.7%
2024	81.07	62^nd	557	88.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grundy Center Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	252	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1989	250	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1990	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1991	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1992	223	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1993	282	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1994	294	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1995	280	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1996	280	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1997	275	2	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1998	284	2	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1999	276	2	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2000	331	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	-21	316
2001	294	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2002	266	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2003	266	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2004	261	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2005	261	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2006	270	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2007	283	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2008	288	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	289
2009	301	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2010	312	2	0	2	0	0	2	0	318
2011	307	2	0	3	0	0	4	0	316
2012	325	3	0	2	1	0	8	0	339
2013	277	2	0	4	1	1	4	0	289
2014	311	3	0	3	2	4	9	0	332
2015	257	1	0	2	2	3	9	0	274
2016	272	1	0	1	2	3	9	0	288
2017	267	0	0	0	1	3	7	0	278
2018	259	1	1	2	1	2	7	0	273
2019	252	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	259
2020	256	2	2	3	0	1	2	0	266
2021	251	2	2	3	0	0	5	0	263
2022	253	2	2	8	3	0	6	0	274
2023	250	2	1	10	2	0	12	0	277
2024	252	3	0	9	2	0	12	0	278

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grundy Center Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	252	15.6	16.1	9.5
1989	250	15.2	16.4	8
1990	232	15.3	15.1	15.5
1991	234	15.0	15.6	11.1
1992	223	13.0	17.1	9.9
1993	282	17.8	15.8	14.2
1994	301	17.1	17.6	18.3
1995	287	19.7	14.6	13.9
1996	287	19.7	14.6	13.9
1997	284	17.8	16.0	13.7
1998	295	17.7	16.7	12.2
1999	286	16.0	17.9	18.9
2000	316	15.9	19.9	19
2001	299	16.0	18.7	19.7
2002	268	20.9	12.8	23.5
2003	268	20.9	12.8	23.5
2004	262	19.3	13.6	22.1
2005	265	19.3	13.7	26.8
2006	270	19.0	14.2	26.3
2007	285	19.8	14.4	24.9
2008	289	21.3	13.6	26.3
2009	301	22.8	13.2	21.3
2010	318	22.7	13.9	25.5
2011	316	21.5	14.6	30.4
2012	339	22.0	15.3	30.1
2013	289	23.0	12.5	32.5
2014	332	20.9	15.8	31.3
2015	274	22.0	12.4	30.3
2016	288	23.0	12.5	29.5
2017	278	22.6	12.2	26.6
2018	273	23.2	11.7	23.8
2019	259	24.2	10.6	30.5
2020	266	24.2	10.9	24.1
2021	263	24.2	10.8	27.4
2022	274	25.7	10.6	28.1
2023	277	23.3	11.8	33.9
2024	278	21.9	12.6	28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grundy Center Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	252	15.6	16.1	9.5
1989	250	15.2	16.4	8
1990	232	15.3	15.1	15.5
1991	234	15.0	15.6	11.1
1992	223	13.0	17.1	9.9
1993	282	17.8	15.8	14.2
1994	301	17.1	17.6	18.3
1995	287	19.7	14.6	13.9
1996	287	19.7	14.6	13.9
1997	284	17.8	16.0	13.7
1998	295	17.7	16.7	12.2
1999	286	16.0	17.9	18.9
2000	316	15.9	19.9	19
2001	299	16.0	18.7	19.7
2002	268	20.9	12.8	23.5
2003	268	20.9	12.8	23.5
2004	262	19.3	13.6	22.1
2005	265	19.3	13.7	26.8
2006	270	19.0	14.2	26.3
2007	285	19.8	14.4	24.9
2008	289	21.3	13.6	26.3
2009	301	22.8	13.2	21.3
2010	318	22.7	13.9	25.5
2011	316	21.5	14.6	30.4
2012	339	22.0	15.3	30.1
2013	289	23.0	12.5	32.5
2014	332	20.9	15.8	31.3
2015	274	22.0	12.4	30.3
2016	288	23.0	12.5	29.5
2017	278	22.6	12.2	26.6
2018	273	23.2	11.7	23.8
2019	259	24.2	10.6	30.5
2020	266	24.2	10.9	24.1
2021	263	24.2	10.8	27.4
2022	274	25.7	10.6	28.1
2023	277	23.3	11.8	33.9
2024	278	21.9	12.6	28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grundy Center Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$576 (4.5%)	$12,263 (95.5%)	$12,839

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grundy Center Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 146^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 154^th of 565 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Elementary School)	80.9	83	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)	80.9	83	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Elementary School)	63.8	96.2	32.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)	63.8	96.2	32.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Elementary School)	93.8	78.9	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)	93.8	78.9	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Elementary School)	87.5	68.4	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)	87.5	68.4	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	277	6.9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	1	10	900%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	252	250	0.8%
Two or More Races	2	12	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.5%	33.9%	3.4%

Schools Near Grundy Center Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grundy Center Elementary School	Public	K-4	903 9th St	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 825-5461	278	22	12.6	28.8%	252 (90.6%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	81.1	62^nd of 557 public elementary schools	88.9%		71.2	154^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.7%	92	73.7	92.0			91.2	82.0				$12,839	$576	$12,263
AGWSR Elementary at Wellsburg	Public	PK, KG-2	609 S Monroe	Wellsburg	50680	Grundy County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 869-5121	68	6	11.2	44.1%	62 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)										$11,558	$170	$11,389
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Cedar Street	Reinbeck	50669	Grundy County	Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 345-2822	257	18	14.3	29.6%	243 (94.6%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	55.6	296^th of 557 public elementary schools	46.9%		55.7	280^th of 565 public elementary schools	50.4%	16	46.2	78.6	71.0	90.9	76.9	82.1	77.4	78.8	48.4	$13,873	$720	$13,154
BCLUW Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	414 Lillian St	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 366-2811	173	14	12.6	40.5%	162 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	61.4	235^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.8%		48.2	341^st of 565 public elementary schools	39.6%	106	65.4	77.5			73.1	82.5				$12,549	$751	$11,798
Dike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	330 Main St	Dike	50624	Grundy County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 989-2487	302	21	14.1	18.2%	284 (94.0%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	85.2	34^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.9%		78.1	101^st of 565 public elementary schools	82.1%	67	90.6	93.2			87.5	82.4				$13,350	$353	$12,997
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Preschool	Public	PK	409 Washington St	Gladbrook	50635	Tama County	Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 345-2822	13	0		23.1%	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Parkersburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	602 Lincoln	Parkersburg	50665	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 346-2446	203	20	10.3	36.5%	184 (90.6%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.9%)								(n/a)										$13,115	$589	$12,526
Aplington Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 10th St	Aplington	50604	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 347-6621	184	13	14.6	34.2%	169 (91.8%)	3 (1.6%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	70.8	153^rd of 557 public elementary schools	72.5%		60.2	245^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.6%	92	71.4	85.2	68.9		80.4	83.6	82.0		70.5	$10,716	$336	$10,380
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 10th St	Eldora	50627	Hardin County	Eldora-New Providence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 939-9350	248	23	10.9	48.8%	219 (88.3%)	3 (1.2%)	18 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	63.9	211^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.1%		51.3	318^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.7%	107	75.0	70.0	69.7		87.5	80.0	84.8		57.6	$14,520	$1,122	$13,398
New Hartford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 983-2206	151	11	13.3	21.2%	141 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)										$12,915	$575	$12,340

Frequently Asked Questions about Grundy Center Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Grundy Center Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grundy Center Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grundy Center Middle School
High : Grundy Center High School

What district is Grundy Center Elementary School in?

Grundy Center Community School District

How many students attend Grundy Center Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Grundy Center Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Grundy Center Elementary School?

Students at Grundy Center Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Grundy Center Elementary School a good school?

Grundy Center Elementary School ranks 62^nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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