GRANT RAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grant Ragan Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukee Comm School District school district, located in Waukee, IA with about 712 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Grant Ragan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Grant Ragan Elementary, located in the rapidly growing community of Waukee, Iowa, is a key component of the Waukee Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of well-rounded students. With a curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, Grant Ragan emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and active community involvement to help prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors.
The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its commitment to utilizing innovative teaching strategies that cater to 21st-century learners. Beyond the classroom, Grant Ragan encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, promoting social-emotional development alongside core academic subjects. By maintaining a strong partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, the school creates a collaborative culture that aims to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in every student.
For more information, contact Grant Ragan Elementary at (515) 987-0435 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435
http://wwwwaukeeschools.org
GRANT RAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waukee, IA with about 712 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waukee Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 712
- Teachers:
- 45
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 712 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRANT RAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.