Grant Wood Elementary School

1930 Lakeside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240

www.iowacityschools.org/GrantWoodES

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grant Wood Elementary School, located at 1930 Lakeside Drive in Iowa City, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through a combination of traditional instruction and collaborative classroom activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing the importance of parent-teacher partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on inclusive practices, Grant Wood Elementary strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build essential critical thinking skills. Through its various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school remains dedicated to promoting a culture of lifelong learning and citizenship among its students.

306

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Wood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	70
Black	153
Asian	2
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	3

Black
153 (50.0%)
Hispanic
70 (22.9%)
White
61 (19.9%)
Two or More
17 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1180
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/GrantWoodES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grant Wood Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grant Wood Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	49%
Male	156	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)