Grant Wood Elementary School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grant Wood Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving as part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. It utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through collaborative projects, literacy initiatives, and a commitment to preparing children for their future educational transitions.

Beyond academics, Grant Wood Elementary is known for being a hub for its local neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and strong family-school partnerships. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to creating a safe space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. By providing various resources and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and help students develop the essential skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of their community.

361

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Wood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	31
Black	80
Asian	3
Two or More	60

White
187 (51.8 %)
Black
80 (22.2 %)
Two or More
60 (16.6 %)
Hispanic
31 (8.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2467
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grant Wood Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grant Wood Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	46%
Male	195	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)