- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griswold, IA
Griswold Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Griswold Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191323002264
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griswold Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
Griswold Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Griswold Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191323002264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Griswold Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 191323002264 · Griswold, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 11.3:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Griswold Middle/High School (193 students)
Griswold Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Griswold Elementary compares
Griswold Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,392
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Griswold Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Griswold Comm School District reports $14,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griswold Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griswold Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Griswold
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griswold Elementary
How many students attend Griswold Elementary?
Griswold Elementary has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griswold, IA. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griswold Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Griswold Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 28% 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 Griswold Elementary?
42.4% of students at Griswold Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griswold Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Griswold Elementary is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Griswold, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griswold Elementary?
Griswold Elementary 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).
What other schools are in Griswold Comm School District?
Besides Griswold Elementary, Griswold Comm School District also operates Griswold Middle/High School (193 students). See the Griswold Comm School District district page for the complete list.