Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School, located in Reinbeck, Iowa, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District. As part of a smaller, rural school system, the elementary school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its students in a supportive, small-town environment.

The facility on Cedar Street functions as a core component of the district’s commitment to providing quality education to the local area. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and community values, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of Reinbeck, often acting as a cornerstone for local engagement and student-centered activities.

253

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Black	3
Two or More	12

White
238 (94.1 %)
Two or More
12 (4.7 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)

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:	Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District
Phone:	(319)345-2822
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 30