Griswold Elementary

Q: Is Griswold Elementary a good school?

Griswold Elementary ranks 350 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Griswold Elementary is a public elementary school in Griswold, Iowa, serving 231 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Griswold Community School District, which is ranked 127 out of 309 districts in the state.

Griswold Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 90% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 76.3%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining over the past few years, from 163 out of 567 schools in 2020-2021 to 350 out of 557 schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, such as AHSTW Primary School and Stanton Elementary School, Griswold Elementary generally outperforms them in test scores, particularly in Mathematics. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.89%) compared to the state average and some nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535-0280

(712) 778-2154

District: Griswold Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
350^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Students who attend Griswold Elementary usually attend:

High:

Griswold Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Griswold Elementary ranks worse than 62.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.63. (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.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Griswold Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Griswold Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Griswold Community School District 127^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Griswold Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2021	69.27	163^rd	567	71.3%
2022	56.94	274^th	574	52.3%
2023	49.34	327^th	565	42.1%
2024	46.63	350^th	557	37.2%

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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 Griswold Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	206	0	9	5	220
2021	187	1	7	5	200
2022	200	1	7	4	212
2023	217	1	8	5	231

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 Griswold Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	220	19.4	11.2	41.8
2021	200	17.7	11.2	47
2022	212	19.7	10.7	45.3
2023	231	20.4	11.2	45.9

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 Griswold Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	220	19.4	11.2	41.8
2021	200	17.7	11.2	47
2022	212	19.7	10.7	45.3
2023	231	20.4	11.2	45.9

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.

Schools Near Griswold Elementary

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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
Griswold Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 778-2154	231	20	11.2	45.9%	217 (93.9%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	46.6	350^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.2%		49.3	327^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.1%	23	70.0	56.7	54.8		90.0	70.0	77.4		51.6
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	500 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 243-5234	515	37	13.9	40.4%	442 (85.8%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.2%)	6 (1.2%)								(n/a)	73.7				91.6					$13,280	$729	$12,552
Schuler Elementary School	Public	4-5	501 East 11th St.	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 243-1370	226	15	15.0	40.3%	194 (85.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	9 (4.0%)	50.9	321^st of 557 public elementary schools	42.4%		48.9	332^nd of 565 public elementary schools	41.2%	11		71.4	68.4			73.5	69.2		61.5	$12,238	$720	$11,519
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	708 Glass St	Oakland	51560	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 482-6296	188	15	12.8	46.3%	159 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$13,452	$560	$12,892
Carson Elementary	Public	3-5	330 Pleasant St	Carson	51525	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 484-2291	146	11	13.5	46.6%	124 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.5%)	36.3	407^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.9%		41.6	385^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.9%	22	71.8	64.3	60.0		69.2	76.2	56.4		49.1	$13,420	$375	$13,046
Inman Elementary School	Public	K-6	900 Inman Drive	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 623-6635	496	35	14.0	58.9%	433 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	15.3	487^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.6%		19.9	482^nd of 565 public elementary schools	14.7%	5	41.1	51.9	53.4	56.2	60.3	54.4	56.9	49.3	60.3	$13,647	$822	$12,825
Stanton Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 829-2171	128	6	22.2	46.1%	118 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	69	174^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.8%		68.4	179^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.3%	5	79.2	75.0	72.2		79.2	79.2	88.9		66.7	$12,043	$476	$11,568
AHSTW Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 343-6364	296	23	12.6	39.5%	272 (91.9%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)								(n/a)	63.6				90.9					$14,480	$598	$13,882
CAM Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 6th St	Massena	50853	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 779-2211	109	10	10.9	43.1%	108 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.9	394^th of 557 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.8	171^st of 565 public elementary schools	69.7%	223	60.0	62.5	59.5	84.0	65.0	71.9	62.2	72.0	54.1	$11,404	$288	$11,117

Frequently Asked Questions about Griswold Elementary

Is Griswold Elementary a good school?

Griswold Elementary ranks 350^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Griswold Elementary in?

Griswold Community School District

How many students attend Griswold Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Griswold Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Griswold Elementary attend?

Students who attend Griswold Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Griswold Middle/High School

What is the racial makeup of Griswold Elementary?

Students at Griswold Elementary are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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