- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waukee, IA
Grant Ragan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Ragan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193051002234
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Ragan Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Ragan Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051002234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Grant Ragan Elementary School grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 193051002234 · Waukee, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 14.8:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Grant Ragan Elementary School grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Grant Ragan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- This school
Grant Ragan Elementary School
666 students
What this shows Grant Ragan Elementary School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Ragan Elementary School compares
Grant Ragan Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 9.6%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Grant Ragan Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Ragan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Ragan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Waukee
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Ragan Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Ragan Elementary School?
Grant Ragan Elementary School has 666 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Ragan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Ragan Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Ragan Elementary School?
20.3% of students at Grant Ragan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Ragan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Ragan Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Ragan Elementary School?
Grant Ragan Elementary School 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 Grant Ragan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waukee, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Grant Ragan Elementary School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.