GRUNDY CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grundy Center Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grundy Center Comm School District school district, located in Grundy Center, IA with about 273 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Grundy Center Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Grundy Center Elementary School, located at 903 9th St in Grundy Center, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Grundy Center Community School District. As a key part of the local education system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and character development for its young students. By emphasizing foundational skills and community values, the school aims to prepare its pupils for continued success as they progress through the district’s secondary levels.

Reflecting the community's "Spartan Pride" spirit, the school emphasizes a culture of engagement and school community involvement. The institution utilizes its official website, spartanpride.net, as a central hub for communication, providing families and stakeholders with access to important school news, academic calendars, and district-wide updates. Through a blend of dedicated instruction and active community partnerships, Grundy Center Elementary strives to create an enriching educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Grundy Center Elementary School at (319) 825-5461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

903 9th St
Grundy Center, IA 50638
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GRUNDY CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grundy Center, IA with about 273 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
273
Teachers:
23.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 273 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GRUNDY CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.9%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.