Serving 37 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grinnell Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grinnell Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grinnell Grade School's student population of 37 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grinnell Grade School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grinnell Grade School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grinnell Grade School's ranking?
Grinnell Grade School is ranked #160 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Grinnell Grade School?
37 students attend Grinnell Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grinnell Grade School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grinnell Grade School?
Grinnell Grade School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grinnell Grade School offer ?
Grinnell Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Grinnell Grade School part of?
Grinnell Grade School is part of Grinnell School District.
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