Virgil Grissom Elementary School

www.north-scott.k12.ia.us

196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Virgil Grissom Elementary School, located at 500 Lost Grove Rd in Princeton, Iowa, serves as a vital educational pillar within the North Scott Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By leveraging the resources and curriculum standards of the North Scott district, Virgil Grissom provides a structured foundation that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Princeton, often serving as a hub for local families. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the faculty and staff work to ensure that each child receives personalized attention within a safe, collaborative setting. For more information regarding school programs, extracurricular opportunities, or district-wide initiatives, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.north-scott.k12.ia.us](http://www.north-scott.k12.ia.us).

196

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virgil Grissom Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
179 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (6.1 %)
Two or More
4 (2.0 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)

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:	North Scott Comm School District
Phone:	(563)285-3264
Website:	http://www.north-scott.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 20

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 24