Grundy Center Elementary School

www.spartanpride.net

283 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Grundy Center Elementary School, located at 903 9th St in Grundy Center, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Grundy Center Community School District. As a key part of the local education system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and character development for its young students. By emphasizing foundational skills and community values, the school aims to prepare its pupils for continued success as they progress through the district’s secondary levels.

Reflecting the community's "Spartan Pride" spirit, the school emphasizes a culture of engagement and school community involvement. The institution utilizes its official website, spartanpride.net, as a central hub for communication, providing families and stakeholders with access to important school news, academic calendars, and district-wide updates. Through a blend of dedicated instruction and active community partnerships, Grundy Center Elementary strives to create an enriching educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.

283

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grundy Center Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

White
254 (89.8%)
Two or More
13 (4.6%)
Hispanic
8 (2.8%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grundy Center Comm School District
Phone:	(319)825-5461
Website:	http://www.spartanpride.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 59