Grant Wood Elementary School
Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
Find Old Friends From Grant Wood Elementary School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Grant Wood Elementary School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 507 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Kate Callahan
- Fax: (319) 688-1181
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Iowa City Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,859
- Graduation Rate: 95.6%
- Dropout Rate: 2.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 11,666
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 507
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 258 (50.9%)
- Females: 249 (49.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 32 (6.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 301 (59.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 333 (65.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 195 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 34 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 20.5% |
| White | 173 | 34.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 14.2% |
| 1st Grade | 68 | 13.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 79 | 15.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 66 | 13.0% |
| 4th Grade | 76 | 15.0% |
| 5th Grade | 68 | 13.4% |
| 6th Grade | 60 | 11.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 57%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:43%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $48,273
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,503 | 20% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,716 | 80% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
The Overall Rating is the school's average rating from parents, students, school faculty and staff. The highest rating is five apples and the lowest is one apple.
Share Your Review About This School
2 reviews for Grant Wood Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 12, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My daughter attend Kindergarten last year & that was a wonderful experience. The staff is excellent & willing to go above & beyond to help children learn.
- Reviewed by on September 05, 2006
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- We have two children attending Grant Wood Elementary and they both love it. Their teachers have been excellent and the PTO is very active. With a new gym and a new outdoor playground, the school will be even better this upcoming year. My boys can hardly wait for school to start.
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Mark Twain Elementary School PK-6 | 244 Students | 0.8 miles away |  5 out of 5 | - |
| Longfellow Elementary School PK-6 | 310 Students | 1.5 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Robert Lucas Elementary School KG-6 | 415 Students | 1.5 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School PK-6 | 360 Students | 1.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Helen Lemme Elementary School PK-6 | 329 Students | 2.2 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Roosevelt Elementary School PK-6 | 307 Students | 2.4 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Horace Mann Elementary School PK-6 | 275 Students | 2.5 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Ernest Horn Elementary School KG-6 | 331 Students | 3.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Lincoln Elementary School PK-6 | 261 Students | 3.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Bohumil Shimek Elementary School PK-6 | 201 Students | 3.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Grant Wood Elementary School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
School's out for Recess
Recess used to be the best part of school; that and lunch. But today, a shocking two-thirds of...
Recess used to be the best part of school; that and lunch. But today, a shocking two-thirds of...
Summer Advice
A few weeks ago, at the weekly after-school program I run through my local church, a group of...
A few weeks ago, at the weekly after-school program I run through my local church, a group of...
Cut the Credit and Save You Some Money
Today’s society glorifies a get-it-now mentality. Children learn this early. You probably noticed...
Today’s society glorifies a get-it-now mentality. Children learn this early. You probably noticed...