Grant Ragan Elementary School

Q: Is Grant Ragan Elementary School a good school?

Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks 84 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grant Ragan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waukee, Iowa, serving 620 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Waukee Community School District, which is ranked 44th out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Grant Ragan Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with students performing significantly better than the state average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 75.3% of 3rd graders, 75.5% of 4th graders, and 84.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, 86% of 3rd graders, 81.1% of 4th graders, and 86.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. The school's academic performance is generally higher than nearby schools in the Waukee Community School District, with the exception of Walnut Hills Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top 5-20 elementary schools in the state.

Grant Ragan Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 29.68% of students identifying as non-White. This is higher than some nearby schools, such as Walnut Hills Elementary (17.48%) and Shuler Elementary (17.48%), but lower than others, such as Maple Grove Elementary (48.75%) and Eason Elementary (34.17%). Additionally, Grant Ragan Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.72% in 2020-2021 to 22.26% in 2022-2023, which is lower than some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

645 NE Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263

(515) 987-0435

District: Waukee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,993

Students who attend Grant Ragan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Waukee Middle School
High:	Northwest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 662

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Asian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.84. (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 (68.6%), Hispanic (9.5%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grant Ragan Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 3^rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Grant Ragan Elementary School employs 46.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grant Ragan Elementary School is $10,993. 4 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grant Ragan Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waukee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukee Community School District 44^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grant Ragan Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	90.95	14^th	603	97.7%
2021	73.18	133^rd	567	76.5%
2022	83.58	58^th	574	89.9%
2023	73.97	125^th	565	77.9%
2024	77.84	84^th	557	84.9%

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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 Grant Ragan Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	558	12	32	60	3	1	27	693
2018	571	15	33	52	2	0	39	712
2019	644	18	37	51	3	0	37	790
2020	436	28	40	51	3	1	36	595
2021	448	22	40	64	2	1	38	615
2022	465	30	44	68	1	1	43	652
2023	436	35	44	53	1	1	50	620
2024	454	44	49	63	2	1	49	662

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 Grant Ragan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	693	42.8	16.1	13.4
2018	712	45.0	15.8	10.8
2019	790	46.1	17.1	10.9
2020	595	40.8	14.5	23.2
2021	615	45.7	13.4	17.7
2022	652	45.8	14.2	20.9
2023	620	45.2	13.6	22.3
2024	662	46.1	14.3	26

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 Grant Ragan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	693	42.8	16.1	13.4
2018	712	45.0	15.8	10.8
2019	790	46.1	17.1	10.9
2020	595	40.8	14.5	23.2
2021	615	45.7	13.4	17.7
2022	652	45.8	14.2	20.9
2023	620	45.2	13.6	22.3
2024	662	46.1	14.3	26

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 Grant Ragan Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$199 (1.8%)	$10,794 (98.2%)	$10,993

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant Ragan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 125^th of 565 Elementary schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grant Ragan Elementary School)	83.8	72.8	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	82.5	80.5	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grant Ragan Elementary School)	87.2	84.5	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	87.5	87.5
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Ragan Elementary School)	88.2	86.8	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	87	85.5	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grant Ragan Elementary School)	95.5	84.9	10.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	91	87.3	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Ragan Elementary School)	91.8	76.7	15.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	83.8	83	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grant Ragan Elementary School)	94.5	78.6	15.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	89.4	87.8	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	790	620	21.5%
African American	18	35	94.4%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	37	44	18.9%
Hispanic	51	53	3.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	644	436	32.3%
Two or More Races	37	50	35.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.9%	22.3%	11.4%

Schools Near Grant Ragan 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grant Ragan Elementary School	Public	K-5	645 NE Dartmoor Drive	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-0435	662	46	14.3	26.0%	454 (68.6%)	44 (6.6%)	63 (9.5%)	49 (7.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.4%)	77.8	84^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.9%		74	125^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.9%	41	75.3	75.5	84.3	86.0	81.1	86.1	79.6	$10,993	$199	$10,794
Shuler Elementary School	Public	K-5	16400 Douglas Parkway	Clive	50325	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-8597	640	41	15.5	7.5%	522 (81.6%)	19 (3.0%)	21 (3.3%)	36 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.1%)	87.6	20^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.4%		91.8	6^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.9%	14	83.0	89.5	87.5	87.7	86.3	91.7	83.3	$10,872	$236	$10,636
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center	Public	PK	430 Ashowrth Dr	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5160	342	16	21.6	8.8%	196 (57.3%)	51 (14.9%)	41 (12.0%)	50 (14.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)
Walnut Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	4240 156th St	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3585	590	37	15.9	6.9%	474 (80.3%)	26 (4.4%)	29 (4.9%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	92.5	5^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.1%		93.4	4^th of 565 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	88.1	92.0	88.0	97.2	96.5	93.5	81.5	$11,663	$253	$11,410
Waukee Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 6th St	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5193	713	47	15.1	22.2%	488 (68.4%)	51 (7.2%)	65 (9.1%)	38 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (9.8%)	76.5	98^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.4%		82.3	64^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.7%	34	80.5	84.4	78.6	84.1	86.1	79.5	67.0	$10,849	$259	$10,590
Radiant Elementary School	Public	K-5	5050 170th ST	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5161	789	49	16.1	13.9%	580 (73.5%)	53 (6.7%)	40 (5.1%)	68 (8.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (5.6%)	78.5	78^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.0%		81.7	67^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.1%	11	70.1	80.3	82.4	85.4	86.1	87.8	77.9
Eason Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 SE Boone Dr	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-5200	620	41	15.0	30.0%	405 (65.3%)	91 (14.7%)	54 (8.7%)	26 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	77.1	87^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.4%		73.9	127^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.5%	40	78.6	82.5	75.2	83.7	82.5	83.8	76.9	$10,989	$276	$10,712
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	K-5	1455 98th St	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3363	439	38	11.5	37.4%	233 (53.1%)	76 (17.3%)	43 (9.8%)	33 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.1%)	63.3	219^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.7%		68	181^st of 565 public elementary schools	68.0%	38	76.7	73.8	73.2	83.6	70.8	76.8	62.5	$11,397	$370	$11,027
Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12955 Aurora Avenue	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 331-8600	546	36	15.3	19.8%	414 (75.8%)	33 (6.0%)	32 (5.9%)	37 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.9%)	83.1	50^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.0%					(n/a)	81.6	88.3	83.8	86.8	84.4	83.8	77.0	$15,431	$254	$15,178
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	965 Ashworth RD	Waukee	50263	Buchanan County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5160	675	41	16.3	13.3%	454 (67.3%)	42 (6.2%)	48 (7.1%)	91 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.9%)	73.8	120^th of 557 public elementary schools	78.5%					(n/a)	79.6	76.0	79.6	84.5	87.5	80.6	64.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Ragan Elementary School

How many students attend Grant Ragan Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 662 students attended Grant Ragan Elementary School.

Is Grant Ragan Elementary School a good school?

Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks 84^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Grant Ragan Elementary School?

Students at Grant Ragan Elementary School are 69% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American.

What district is Grant Ragan Elementary School in?

Waukee Community School District

What schools do graduates of Grant Ragan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grant Ragan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waukee Middle School
High : Northwest High School

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