Grant Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
257 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 Oskaloosa Community School District.
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