Woodward-granger Early Learning Center

2200 State Street
Granger, IA 50109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Woodward-granger Early Learning Center serves 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Woodward-granger Early Learning Center's student population of 275 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Woodward-granger Early Learning Center is 0.12, 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
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Woodward-granger Early Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Woodward-granger Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodward-granger Early Learning 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
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodward-granger Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodward-granger Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Woodward-granger Early Learning Center?
275 students attend Woodward-granger Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Woodward-granger Early Learning Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward-granger Early Learning Center?
Woodward-granger Early Learning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodward-granger Early Learning Center offer ?
Woodward-granger Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodward-granger Early Learning Center part of?
Woodward-granger Early Learning Center is part of Woodward-Granger Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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