- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granger, IA
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodward-Granger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193201001867
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward-Granger Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 349
- students enrolled
Woodward-Granger Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Woodward-Granger Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193201001867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Woodward-Granger Elementary School grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 193201001867 · Granger, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 15.2:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodward-Granger High School (270 students)
Woodward-Granger Elementary School grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Woodward-Granger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
349 students
- Woodward-Grang
Woodward-Granger High School
270 students
- Woodward-Grang
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
253 students
- Woodward-Grang
Woodward-Granger Middle School
248 students
- Woodward Acade 110
Woodward Academy
110 students
What this shows Woodward-Granger Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodward-Granger Elementary School compares
Woodward-Granger 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,620
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Woodward-Granger Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodward-Granger Comm School District reports $13,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodward-Granger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward-Granger High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward-Granger Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward-Granger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Woodward-Granger Elementary School
How many students attend Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
Woodward-Granger Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granger, IA. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
18.9% of students at Woodward-Granger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodward-Granger Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Granger, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
Woodward-Granger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Woodward-Granger Comm School District?
Besides Woodward-Granger Elementary School, Woodward-Granger Comm School District also operates Woodward-Granger High School (270 students), Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center (253 students), and Woodward-Granger Middle School (248 students). See the Woodward-Granger Comm School District district page for the complete list.