Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is a public school located in Glidden, Iowa, serving students in the Glidden-Ralston Community School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit environment where students receive individualized attention. It is committed to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

The school operates as part of the larger Glidden-Ralston district, which prides itself on community involvement and a supportive culture. By leveraging its smaller class sizes, the elementary school is able to facilitate active engagement between teachers and pupils, creating a learning atmosphere where academic growth and character development are prioritized. Located at 602 Idaho, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a sense of pride and partnership between the families of Glidden and the educational staff.

248

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	13
Two or More	1

White
234 (94.4 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glidden-Ralston Comm School District
Phone:	(712)659-2205
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 37

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 34