Grant Center

520 South Clinton Street
Albia, IA 52531
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Grant Center serves 233 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grant Center's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Grant Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
93%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grant Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Grant Center and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Grant Center?
233 students attend Grant Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Grant Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Center?
Grant Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Center offer ?
Grant Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Center part of?
Grant Center is part of Albia Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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