Graettinger-Terril Elementary School

www.gtschools.k12.ia.us

147 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Graettinger-Terril Elementary School, located at 101 S. Schooley St. in Terril, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing educational environment for young learners, emphasizing core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. By operating as part of a smaller community-based district, the school focuses on creating close-knit connections between students, faculty, and the local families they serve.

In addition to its primary curriculum, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares students for their transition to middle and high school levels. Through its website, the district maintains communication with parents and the community regarding academic programs, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a rural Iowa institution, Graettinger-Terril Elementary plays a vital role in the identity of the Terril area, acting as a center for childhood development and community engagement.

147

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	6
Two or More	1

White
140 (95.2 %)
Hispanic
6 (4.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
Phone:	(712)859-3286
Website:	http://www.gtschools.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 21

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 13