Serving 294 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (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
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
23%
7%
White
49%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #1179 out of 1,233 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, Van Buren Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
294 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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
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.
School Reviews
1 9/22/2020
The staff is argumentative or dismissive. The secretary is the worst. My child test scores have gone down since having to attend this school. I strongly discourage anyone from sending their children to this school. I would have scored the school with no stars if that were an option.
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