- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, IA
James Wilson Grimes School
Federal NCES profile for James Wilson Grimes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190579000187
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Wilson Grimes School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Wilson Grimes School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Wilson Grimes School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Burlington, IA.
School address
District: Burlington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190579000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
James Wilson Grimes School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 190579000187 · Burlington, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 8.5:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Community High School (1,016 students)
James Wilson Grimes School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
James Wilson Grimes School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Com
Burlington Community High School
1,016 students
- Edward Stone M
Edward Stone Middle School
452 students
- Aldo Leopold I
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
412 students
- Black Hawk Ele 305
Black Hawk Elementary School
305 students
- Sunnyside Elem 298
Sunnyside Elementary School
298 students
- This school 212
James Wilson Grimes School
212 students
What this shows James Wilson Grimes School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Wilson Grimes School compares
James Wilson Grimes School 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 96% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Iowa - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$14,619
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, James Wilson Grimes School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Burlington Comm School District reports $14,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Wilson Grimes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Stone Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Wilson Grimes School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Burlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Standard public school
412 students 10:1 students per teacher
Black Hawk Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
North Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
268 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Wilson Grimes School
How many students attend James Wilson Grimes School?
James Wilson Grimes School has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Grimes School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Grimes School is 8.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 46% 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 James Wilson Grimes School?
71.4% of students at James Wilson Grimes School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Wilson Grimes School?
The largest demographic group at James Wilson Grimes School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Burlington, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Wilson Grimes School?
James Wilson Grimes School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 James Wilson Grimes School rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, James Wilson Grimes School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington Comm School District?
Besides James Wilson Grimes School, Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students), Edward Stone Middle School (452 students), and Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students). See the Burlington Comm School District district page for the complete list.