Graettinger-Terril Comm School District

Located at 205 S Lincoln Avenue in Graettinger, Iowa, the Graettinger-Terril Community School District serves as a vital educational anchor within a remote rural community. Operating as an active, traditional, non-charter public school district, it delivers a seamless academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Across its three operational school facilities, the district maintains a welcoming, small-town setting designed to nurture students through every milestone of their primary and secondary education.

Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Graettinger-Terril educates a close-knit student body of 325 children, fostering a personalized learning environment where individual students are well-known to their peers and educators. The district is backed by a substantial professional workforce, featuring approximately 71 full-time equivalent teachers, 19 instructional aides, and over 71 support staff members, bringing total district staffing to more than 161 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated educator-and-support presence provides students with exceptional access to individualized attention and guidance, reinforcing the district’s commitment to community-centered academic growth.