Woodward-Granger Comm School District

Granger, Iowa — 5 schools

1,217
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$15,776
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Woodward-Granger Comm School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,217 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,230 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dallas County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,776 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 46.6% local, 44.7% state, and 8.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,925 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #228 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 299:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.3% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American across the district's schools.

Woodward-Granger Elementary School accounts for 28.4% of all Woodward-Granger Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Woodward-Granger Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woodward-Granger Comm School District school enrollment varies 3.2× across entities

Woodward-Granger Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 110 students (lowest) to 349 students (highest), a spread of 239 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woodward-Granger Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Woodward-Granger Comm School District is typically wider than the Woodward-Granger Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Woodward-Granger Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 18.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Woodward-Granger Comm School District is typically wider than the Woodward-Granger Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.8%
Federal
44.7%
State
46.6%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
228 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Dallas County county, where this district is located.

$1,063
Studio/mo
$1,109
1 BR/mo
$1,318
2 BR/mo
$1,794
3 BR/mo
$1,841
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,925
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Woodward-Granger Comm School District.

White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 5.8%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
299:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Woodward-Granger Comm School District

School Enrollment
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
349
Woodward-Granger High School
270
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
253
Woodward-Granger Middle School
248
Woodward Academy
110

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Woodward-Granger Comm School District?

Woodward-Granger Comm School District has 5 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 2 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,217 students.

How much does Woodward-Granger Comm School District spend per student?

Woodward-Granger Comm School District spends $15,776 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #228 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Woodward-Granger Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Woodward-Granger Comm School District is $90,925 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Woodward-Granger Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Dallas County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Woodward-Granger Comm School District?

Woodward-Granger Comm School District students are 84.3% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Woodward-Granger Comm School District?

Woodward-Granger Comm School District has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #228 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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