Grant Ragan Elementary School

grantragan.waukeeschools.org/

666 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grant Ragan Elementary, located in the rapidly growing community of Waukee, Iowa, is a key component of the Waukee Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of well-rounded students. With a curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, Grant Ragan emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and active community involvement to help prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its commitment to utilizing innovative teaching strategies that cater to 21st-century learners. Beyond the classroom, Grant Ragan encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, promoting social-emotional development alongside core academic subjects. By maintaining a strong partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, the school creates a collaborative culture that aims to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in every student.

666

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Ragan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	85
Black	64
Asian	50
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
419 (62.9%)
Hispanic
85 (12.8%)
Black
64 (9.6%)
Asian
50 (7.5%)
Two or More
45 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waukee Comm School District
Phone:	(515)987-0435
Website:	http://grantragan.waukeeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 95

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 113