- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Liberty, IA
Christine Grant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christine Grant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191470002250
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christine Grant Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in North Liberty · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Christine Grant Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christine Grant Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in North Liberty, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470002250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Christine Grant Elementary shrank from 558 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 191470002250 · North Liberty, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.3:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Christine Grant Elementary shrank from 558 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Christine Grant Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 426
Christine Grant Elementary
426 students
What this shows Christine Grant Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christine Grant Elementary compares
Christine Grant Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Christine Grant Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christine Grant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christine Grant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in North Liberty
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Penn Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
James Van Allen Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Buford Garner Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
North Bend Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Christine Grant Elementary
How many students attend Christine Grant Elementary?
Christine Grant Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Liberty, IA. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christine Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christine Grant Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christine Grant Elementary?
13.4% of students at Christine Grant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christine Grant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christine Grant Elementary is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in North Liberty, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christine Grant Elementary?
Christine Grant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christine Grant Elementary rank among schools in North Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Christine Grant Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in North Liberty, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Christine Grant Elementary, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.