Serving 369 students in grades 2-5, Woodward-granger Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodward-granger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Woodward-granger Elementary School's student population of 369 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodward-granger Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodward-granger Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodward-granger Elementary School's ranking?
Woodward-granger Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Woodward-granger Elementary School often compared to?
Woodward-granger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Center Elementary School, Desoto Intermediate School, Rock Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Woodward-granger Elementary School?
369 students attend Woodward-granger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Woodward-granger Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward-granger Elementary School?
Woodward-granger Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodward-granger Elementary School offer ?
Woodward-granger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodward-granger Elementary School part of?
Woodward-granger Elementary School is part of Woodward-Granger Comm School District.
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