Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

Q: Is Glidden-Ralston Elementary School a good school?

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School ranks 290 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 248 students in grades PK-6 in the Glidden-Ralston Community School District in the predominantly white rural community of Glidden, Iowa.

Glidden-Ralston Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, with 80.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively. The school has a strong history of high statewide rankings, reaching as high as the 63rd percentile among Iowa elementary schools, though its ranking has declined in recent years to the 51st percentile. Glidden-Ralston also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2 to 16.5 students per teacher, lower than nearby Greene County Elementary and Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby schools.

While Glidden-Ralston Elementary's academic performance is strong, its declining statewide ranking suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its competitive edge. Additionally, the school's highly homogeneous student population, with over 94% of students identifying as white, may limit its ability to prepare students for the increasingly diverse world they will encounter after graduation. Compared to the higher-ranked Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School, Glidden-Ralston could potentially learn from the practices and strategies employed by the top-performing school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443

(712) 659-2205

District: Glidden-Ralston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
290^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,937

Students who attend Glidden-Ralston Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glidden-Ralston Elementary School ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Glidden-Ralston Elementary School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is $13,937.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Glidden-Ralston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glidden-Ralston Community School District 243^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.78	115^th	626	81.6%
2013	72.97	114^th	624	81.7%
2014	79.80	63^rd	603	89.6%
2015	52.47	361^st	616	41.4%
2016	61.05	272^nd	599	54.6%
2017	73.85	128^th	574	77.7%
2018	65.30	209^th	567	63.1%
2019	44.23	378^th	603	37.3%
2021	31.06	434^th	567	23.5%
2022	36.71	415^th	574	27.7%
2023	45.47	365^th	565	35.4%
2024	56.01	290^th	557	47.9%

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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 Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	243	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1989	251	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1990	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1991	252	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	254
1992	251	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	255
1993	251	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1994	237	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1995	233	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1996	233	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1997	230	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1998	221	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	223
1999	228	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2000	247	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-23	226
2001	210	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2002	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2003	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2004	190	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2005	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2006	175	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2007	178	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2008	193	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	196
2009	203	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2010	214	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	218
2011	196	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	198
2012	194	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	197
2013	190	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	196
2014	180	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	186
2015	172	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	176
2016	178	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	183
2017	186	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	192
2018	196	0	0	11	0	0	1	0	208
2019	191	2	0	11	0	0	1	0	205
2020	203	0	1	9	0	0	1	0	214
2021	210	1	0	12	0	0	1	0	224
2022	216	1	0	11	0	0	1	0	229
2023	234	0	0	13	0	0	1	0	248

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 Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	244	14.5	16.8	n/a
1989	252	14.5	17.3	11.1
1990	248	13.0	19.0	0
1991	254	13.0	19.5	8.3
1992	255	14.0	18.2	8.6
1993	251	12.5	20.1	8.4
1994	237	14.0	16.9	10.1
1995	233	11.5	20.3	9.4
1996	233	11.5	20.3	9.4
1997	230	13.5	17.0	12.2
1998	223	15.0	14.9	8.1
1999	230	14.0	16.4	13.9
2000	226	14.0	16.1	12.9
2001	213	16.0	13.3	22.5
2002	189	18.8	10.1	28.6
2003	189	18.8	10.1	28.6
2004	192	14.1	13.6	32.8
2005	185	15.7	11.8	32.4
2006	176	15.0	11.7	33.5
2007	181	16.7	10.8	34.8
2008	196	17.7	11.1	30.1
2009	207	17.9	11.6	28
2010	218	17.0	12.8	26.1
2011	198	12.6	15.6	30.3
2012	197	12.6	15.6	26.4
2013	196	14.4	13.5	27.6
2014	186	15.4	12.0	28.5
2015	176	15.0	11.7	30.7
2016	183	15.0	12.2	28.4
2017	192	16.7	11.4	29.2
2018	208	14.7	14.1	26.4
2019	205	15.7	13.0	30.2
2020	214	14.8	14.4	34.6
2021	224	14.8	15.1	29
2022	229	16.0	14.2	26.6
2023	248	15.0	16.5	31.9

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 Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	244	14.5	16.8	n/a
1989	252	14.5	17.3	11.1
1990	248	13.0	19.0	0
1991	254	13.0	19.5	8.3
1992	255	14.0	18.2	8.6
1993	251	12.5	20.1	8.4
1994	237	14.0	16.9	10.1
1995	233	11.5	20.3	9.4
1996	233	11.5	20.3	9.4
1997	230	13.5	17.0	12.2
1998	223	15.0	14.9	8.1
1999	230	14.0	16.4	13.9
2000	226	14.0	16.1	12.9
2001	213	16.0	13.3	22.5
2002	189	18.8	10.1	28.6
2003	189	18.8	10.1	28.6
2004	192	14.1	13.6	32.8
2005	185	15.7	11.8	32.4
2006	176	15.0	11.7	33.5
2007	181	16.7	10.8	34.8
2008	196	17.7	11.1	30.1
2009	207	17.9	11.6	28
2010	218	17.0	12.8	26.1
2011	198	12.6	15.6	30.3
2012	197	12.6	15.6	26.4
2013	196	14.4	13.5	27.6
2014	186	15.4	12.0	28.5
2015	176	15.0	11.7	30.7
2016	183	15.0	12.2	28.4
2017	192	16.7	11.4	29.2
2018	208	14.7	14.1	26.4
2019	205	15.7	13.0	30.2
2020	214	14.8	14.4	34.6
2021	224	14.8	15.1	29
2022	229	16.0	14.2	26.6
2023	248	15.0	16.5	31.9

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 Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$458 (3.3%)	$13,480 (96.7%)	$13,937

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 378^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 365^th of 565 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glidden-Ralston Elementary School)	55.6	79.3	23.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glidden-Ralston Community School District)	55.6	79.3	23.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glidden-Ralston Elementary School)	88.9	69	19.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glidden-Ralston Community School District)	88.9	69	19.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glidden-Ralston Elementary School)	61.9	50	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glidden-Ralston Community School District)	61.9	50	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glidden-Ralston Elementary School)	61.9	57.7	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glidden-Ralston Community School District)	61.9	57.7	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glidden-Ralston Elementary School)	75.9	70	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glidden-Ralston Community School District)	75.9	70	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glidden-Ralston Elementary School)	62.1	73.3	11.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glidden-Ralston Community School District)	62.1	73.3	11.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Glidden-Ralston Elementary School)	63.6	72.7	9.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Glidden-Ralston Community School District)	63.6	72.7	9.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Glidden-Ralston Elementary School)	68.2	63.6	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Glidden-Ralston Community School District)	68.2	63.6	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	205	248	21%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	13	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	191	234	22.5%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	31.9%	1.6%

Schools Near Glidden-Ralston 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
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Idaho St.	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 659-2205	248	15	16.5	31.9%	234 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	56	290^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.9%		45.5	365^th of 565 public elementary schools	35.4%	75	80.8	65.4	52.0	93.8	80.8	80.8	64.0	71.9	60.0	$13,937	$458	$13,480
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	525 East 18th Street	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 792-8030	469	31	15.1	41.8%	358 (76.3%)	31 (6.6%)	48 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)								(n/a)										$13,536	$609	$12,927
Adams Elementary School	Public	3-4	1026 N Adams St	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 792-8040	220	16	13.7	41.4%	185 (84.1%)	9 (4.1%)	18 (8.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	49.1	338^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.3%		52.8	308^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.5%	30	66.7	70.1			71.5	73.8				$11,265	$515	$10,750
Cr-B Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	905 North Street	Coon Rapids	50058	Carroll County	Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 999-2845	226	14	16.1	49.1%	207 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	70.6	155^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.2%		51.5	314^th of 565 public elementary schools	44.4%	159	72.4	80.6	88.5		69.0	74.2	88.5		80.8	$33,472	$1,162	$32,310
Paton-Churdan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	606 Adrian St.	Churdan	50050	Greene County	Paton-Churdan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 389-3111	89	11	7.9	40.4%	82 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	70.4	158^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.6%		52.3	311^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.0%	153	80.0		64.3		86.7		78.6		71.4	$11,878	$511	$11,367
Greene County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E Russell	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 386-3178	539	37	14.6	51.8%	468 (86.8%)	3 (0.6%)	45 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	33.1	428^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.2%		34.9	429^th of 565 public elementary schools	24.1%	1	51.4	65.9			71.8	65.9				$13,557	$722	$12,835
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 Clinton Street	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 663-4311	137	8	16.6	45.3%	123 (89.8%)	1 (0.7%)	10 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	83.8	46^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.7%		73.3	132^nd of 565 public elementary schools	76.6%	86	75.0	90.9			85.0	95.5				$16,023	$634	$15,389

Frequently Asked Questions about Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Glidden-Ralston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Glidden-Ralston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School

What district is Glidden-Ralston Elementary School in?

Glidden-Ralston Community School District

How many students attend Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Glidden-Ralston Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?

Students at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.

Is Glidden-Ralston Elementary School a good school?

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School ranks 290^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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