Grundy Center Elementary School

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:
62nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,839 Help


Students who attend Grundy Center Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grundy Center Elementary School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grundy Center Elementary School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 8th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 66.96 189th 626 69.8%
2013 56.12 321st 624 48.6%
2014 54.23 333rd 603 44.8%
2015 68.99 199th 616 67.7%
2016 68.91 185th 599 69.1%
2017 75.58 109th 574 81.0%
2018 81.35 55th 567 90.3%
2019 73.28 146th 603 75.8%
2021 85.91 42nd 567 92.6%
2022 74.28 123rd 574 78.6%
2023 71.18 154th 565 72.7%
2024 81.07 62nd 557 88.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 154th 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)80.983
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)80.983
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Elementary School)63.896.2
 32.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)63.896.2
 32.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Elementary School)93.878.9
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)93.878.9
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Elementary School)87.568.4
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)87.568.4
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259277
 6.9%
African American22
American Indian02
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic110
 900%
Pacific Islander00
White252250
 0.8%
Two or More Races212
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.5%33.9%
 3.4%


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

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

Students at Grundy Center Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Grundy Center Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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