- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grundy Center, IA
Grundy Center Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grundy Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191329000799
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grundy Center Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Grundy Center · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grundy Center Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grundy Center Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Grundy Center, IA.
School address
District: Grundy Center Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191329000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Grundy Center Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 191329000799 · Grundy Center, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 12.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Grundy Center High School (241 students)
Grundy Center Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Grundy Center Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grundy Center Elementary School
283 students
- Grundy Center
Grundy Center High School
241 students
- Grundy Center
Grundy Center Middle School
219 students
What this shows Grundy Center Elementary School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grundy Center Elementary School compares
Grundy Center 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,215
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Grundy Center Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grundy Center Comm School District reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grundy Center Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Center High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grundy Center Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grundy Center Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Grundy Center
1 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grundy Center Elementary School
How many students attend Grundy Center Elementary School?
Grundy Center Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grundy Center, IA. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grundy Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grundy Center Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Grundy Center Elementary School?
26.4% of students at Grundy Center Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grundy Center Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grundy Center Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Grundy Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grundy Center Elementary School?
Grundy Center Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Grundy Center Elementary School rank among public schools in Grundy Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Grundy Center Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Grundy Center, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grundy Center Comm School District?
Besides Grundy Center Elementary School, Grundy Center Comm School District also operates Grundy Center High School (241 students) and Grundy Center Middle School (219 students). See the Grundy Center Comm School District district page for the complete list.