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.

645 NE Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 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.