Woodward-Granger Elementary School

Summary:

Woodward-Granger Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in the Woodward-Granger Community School District in Granger, Iowa, with a student population of 349. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, ranking in the top 10% of Iowa elementary schools.

Woodward-Granger Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores, with 81.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 92.6% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking of 43rd out of 557 elementary schools in 2023-2024 earned it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Woodward-Granger Elementary's student population is predominantly white, the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates of 24.07% in 2022-2023 indicate a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds. This is higher than some nearby schools, such as Radiant Elementary (8.8%) and North Ridge Elementary (7.96%), but lower than others like Madrid Elementary (27.65%) and Horizon Elementary (35.86%). This suggests a diverse educational landscape in the region, with Woodward-Granger Elementary standing out for its consistent academic performance.

Detail:

Public 2-5

2002 Oak Street
Granger, IA 50109

(515) 999-2357

District: Woodward-Granger Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,809

Students who attend Woodward-Granger Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Woodward-Granger Middle School
High:	Woodward-Granger High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodward-Granger Elementary School ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.08. (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 (91.1%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Woodward-Granger Elementary School employs 25.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodward-Granger Elementary School is $16,809.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodward-Granger Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Woodward-Granger Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodward-Granger Community School District 57^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodward-Granger Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	74.98	98^th	626	84.3%
2013	74.06	101^st	624	83.8%
2014	77.74	82^nd	603	86.4%
2015	74.53	134^th	616	78.2%
2016	79.63	66^th	599	89.0%
2017	82.38	46^th	574	92.0%
2018	81.03	58^th	567	89.8%
2019	88.11	27^th	603	95.5%
2021	84.22	55^th	567	90.3%
2022	73.70	128^th	574	77.7%
2023	82.85	60^th	565	89.4%
2024	84.08	43^rd	557	92.3%

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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 Woodward-Granger Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	140	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1989	132	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1990	122	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1991	316	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1992	293	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1993	264	1	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	277
1994	261	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1995	274	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1996	274	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1997	277	0	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
1998	279	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1999	261	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2000	252	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	-13	244
2001	217	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2002	221	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2003	221	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2004	244	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2005	254	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2006	308	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2007	324	2	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	334
2008	352	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	360
2009	384	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	391
2010	331	1	0	4	1	0	4	0	341
2011	383	4	0	8	2	0	1	0	398
2012	409	4	0	7	1	0	3	0	424
2013	425	3	0	8	1	0	2	0	439
2014	452	3	0	12	0	0	2	0	469
2015	460	4	0	11	0	0	8	0	483
2016	258	3	0	7	0	0	5	0	273
2017	271	3	0	5	0	0	3	0	282
2018	278	1	0	4	0	0	5	0	288
2019	266	1	0	4	0	0	7	0	278
2020	260	2	0	6	0	0	7	0	275
2021	288	2	0	11	0	0	10	0	311
2022	300	3	0	13	0	0	5	0	321
2023	320	4	0	17	0	0	8	0	349
2024	336	2	0	23	0	0	8	0	369

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodward-Granger Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	142	6.0	23.6	n/a
1989	133	0.6	221.6	17.3
1990	123	4.9	25.1	0
1991	321	15.0	21.4	12.8
1992	298	15.0	19.8	11.4
1993	277	13.5	20.5	10.1
1994	265	16.4	16.2	9.4
1995	275	17.5	15.7	10.2
1996	275	17.5	15.7	10.2
1997	283	16.1	17.6	9.5
1998	282	17.5	16.1	8.9
1999	264	18.5	14.3	17
2000	244	13.5	18.1	18.3
2001	226	13.0	17.4	18.6
2002	225	18.3	12.3	20.4
2003	225	18.3	12.3	20.4
2004	249	19.7	12.6	19.3
2005	257	20.2	12.7	20.6
2006	311	21.0	14.8	19
2007	334	23.6	14.2	22.8
2008	360	25.0	14.4	22.5
2009	391	27.0	14.5	22.5
2010	341	19.5	17.4	23.8
2011	398	24.1	16.5	18.8
2012	424	27.9	15.1	18.2
2013	439	28.7	15.2	21.2
2014	469	34.0	13.7	20.5
2015	483	31.0	15.5	21.1
2016	273	22.0	12.4	17.2
2017	282	19.0	14.8	17
2018	288	20.9	13.7	19.8
2019	278	22.3	12.4	18.3
2020	275	22.2	12.3	22.2
2021	311	23.7	13.0	16.4
2022	321	22.1	14.4	15.3
2023	349	23.7	14.6	24.1
2024	369	25.7	14.3	21.4

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 Woodward-Granger Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	142	6.0	23.6	n/a
1989	133	0.6	221.6	17.3
1990	123	4.9	25.1	0
1991	321	15.0	21.4	12.8
1992	298	15.0	19.8	11.4
1993	277	13.5	20.5	10.1
1994	265	16.4	16.2	9.4
1995	275	17.5	15.7	10.2
1996	275	17.5	15.7	10.2
1997	283	16.1	17.6	9.5
1998	282	17.5	16.1	8.9
1999	264	18.5	14.3	17
2000	244	13.5	18.1	18.3
2001	226	13.0	17.4	18.6
2002	225	18.3	12.3	20.4
2003	225	18.3	12.3	20.4
2004	249	19.7	12.6	19.3
2005	257	20.2	12.7	20.6
2006	311	21.0	14.8	19
2007	334	23.6	14.2	22.8
2008	360	25.0	14.4	22.5
2009	391	27.0	14.5	22.5
2010	341	19.5	17.4	23.8
2011	398	24.1	16.5	18.8
2012	424	27.9	15.1	18.2
2013	439	28.7	15.2	21.2
2014	469	34.0	13.7	20.5
2015	483	31.0	15.5	21.1
2016	273	22.0	12.4	17.2
2017	282	19.0	14.8	17
2018	288	20.9	13.7	19.8
2019	278	22.3	12.4	18.3
2020	275	22.2	12.3	22.2
2021	311	23.7	13.0	16.4
2022	321	22.1	14.4	15.3
2023	349	23.7	14.6	24.1
2024	369	25.7	14.3	21.4

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 Woodward-Granger Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$855 (5.1%)	$15,954 (94.9%)	$16,809

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodward-Granger Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 60^th of 565 Elementary schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodward-Granger Elementary School)	84.3	85	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodward-Granger Community School District)	84.3	85	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodward-Granger Elementary School)	84.3	88.8	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodward-Granger Community School District)	84.3	88.8	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodward-Granger Elementary School)	83.9	81.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodward-Granger Community School District)	83.9	81.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodward-Granger Elementary School)	93.5	89.9	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodward-Granger Community School District)	93.5	89.9	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodward-Granger Elementary School)	87.8	78.7	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodward-Granger Community School District)	87.8	78.7	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodward-Granger Elementary School)	91.9	85.3	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodward-Granger Community School District)	91.9	85.3	6.6%
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	278	349	25.5%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	17	325%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	266	320	20.3%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.3%	24.1%	5.7%

Schools Near Woodward-Granger 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
Woodward-Granger Elementary School	Public	2-5	2002 Oak Street	Granger	50109	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 999-2357	369	26	14.3	21.4%	336 (91.1%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	84.1	43^rd of 557 public elementary schools	92.3%		82.8	60^th of 565 public elementary schools	89.4%	17	81.9	89.2	79.6	92.6	90.4	83.7	73.5	$16,809	$855	$15,954
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-1	2200 State Street	Granger	50109	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 999-8058	264	14	19.4	12.5%	245 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)
North Ridge Elementary	Public	K-4	400 NW 27th St	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-5674	423	30	14.1	10.4%	371 (87.7%)	10 (2.4%)	16 (3.8%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.3%)								(n/a)								$10,773	$324	$10,450
Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 300-9627	567	28	20.1	16.0%	458 (80.8%)	42 (7.4%)	33 (5.8%)	15 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.0%)								(n/a)								$11,776	$348	$11,428
North Polk West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1400 W Broadway	Polk City	50226	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 984-3400	416	29	14.4	9.6%	386 (92.8%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)								(n/a)								$10,867	$125	$10,741
South Prairie Elementary	Public	K-4	500 S James St	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 986-4057	455	34	13.5	26.8%	338 (74.3%)	65 (14.3%)	26 (5.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)								(n/a)								$11,303	$380	$10,924
Big Creek Elementary	Public	3-5	340 E Vista Lake Drive	Polk City	50226	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 984-3400	337	23	14.4	11.3%	310 (92.0%)	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	81.9	59^th of 557 public elementary schools	89.4%					(n/a)	76.6	84.6	82.1	87.0	85.4	90.5	75.8
Beaver Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	8701 Lyndhurst	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 278-6228	564	37	15.1	31.6%	350 (62.1%)	95 (16.8%)	35 (6.2%)	49 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (5.9%)	78.3	81^st of 557 public elementary schools	85.5%		81.3	70^th of 565 public elementary schools	87.6%	11	74.0	86.8	85.9	78.1	78.0	91.9	76.8	$12,513	$534	$11,980
Horizon Elementary	Public	K-5	5905 N W 100th Street	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 986-1121	673	46	14.5	40.3%	402 (59.7%)	110 (16.3%)	79 (11.7%)	51 (7.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.3%)	69	173^rd of 557 public elementary schools	68.9%		66.6	187^th of 565 public elementary schools	66.9%	14	79.5	77.8	77.6	80.4	77.8	74.1	69.0	$12,602	$637	$11,965
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodward-Granger Elementary School

How many students attend Woodward-Granger Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Woodward-Granger Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Woodward-Granger Elementary School?

Students at Woodward-Granger Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Woodward-Granger Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Woodward-Granger Elementary School ranks in the top 7.7% of Iowa elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Woodward-Granger Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Woodward-Granger Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodward-Granger Middle School
High : Woodward-Granger High School

What district is Woodward-Granger Elementary School in?

Woodward-Granger Community School District

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