Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Learner. Future Ready.
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
28%
7%
White
46%
70%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #1176 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Wood Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
312 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Elementary School located?
Grant Elementary School is located in the Southwest Area neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwest Area.
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