- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
Grant Wood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Wood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190654000243
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Wood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #14 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Wood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Wood Elementary School ranks #14 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Grant Wood Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 190654000243 · Cedar Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 15.5:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Grant Wood Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Grant Wood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
1,648 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,501 students
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,182 students
- Harding Middle
Harding Middle School
710 students
- Taft Middle Sc 593
Taft Middle School
593 students
- This school 356
Grant Wood Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Grant Wood Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Wood Elementary School compares
Grant Wood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 72% in Iowa - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$14,365
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Grant Wood Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Rapids Comm School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Wood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Wood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Point
Standard public school
868 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
West Willow Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Maple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 14.6:1 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Wood Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Wood Elementary School?
Grant Wood Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Wood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Wood Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Wood Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Grant Wood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Wood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Wood Elementary School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Wood Elementary School?
Grant Wood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wood Elementary School rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Wood Elementary School ranks #14 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides Grant Wood Elementary School, Cedar Rapids Comm School District also operates John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,501 students), and George Washington High School (1,182 students). See the Cedar Rapids Comm School District district page for the complete list.