Glidden-Ralston Comm School District

Located at 602 Idaho in Glidden, Iowa, the Glidden-Ralston Community School District serves as an essential educational foundation for its surrounding rural community within the greater Carroll area. As an open, traditional public school system, the district delivers a complete educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade across two dedicated school facilities. Operating independently as a traditional local district, it offers families and researchers a tight-knit learning environment tailored to the unique strengths and character of its distant rural setting.

The district maintains a balanced student body with a total enrollment of 390 students distributed across its elementary, middle, and high school programs. To foster academic growth and facilitate individualized student support, Glidden-Ralston relies on a dedicated team of educators and support personnel. The instructional framework is anchored by approximately 64 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, complemented by 16 FTE instructional aides and nearly 55 support staff members, bringing total district staffing to over 135 FTE positions. This strong staffing context helps ensure that students receive attentive care, robust academic guidance, and well-rounded institutional support throughout their educational journey.