Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maple Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Maple Grove Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maple Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Grove Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
17%
7%
White
51%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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
What is Maple Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Maple Grove Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Maple Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Maple Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukee Elementary School, Brookview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary School?
439 students attend Maple Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Maple Grove Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Grove Elementary School?
Maple Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maple Grove Elementary School offer ?
Maple Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple Grove Elementary School part of?
Maple Grove Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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