Grant Wood Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 507 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Kate Callahan
- Fax: (319) 688-1181
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Iowa City Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,859
- Graduation Rate: 95.6%
- Dropout Rate: 2.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 11,666
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 507
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 258 (50.9%)
- Females: 249 (49.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 32 (6.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 301 (59.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 333 (65.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 195 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 34 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 20.5% |
| White | 173 | 34.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 14.2% |
| 1st Grade | 68 | 13.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 79 | 15.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 66 | 13.0% |
| 4th Grade | 76 | 15.0% |
| 5th Grade | 68 | 13.4% |
| 6th Grade | 60 | 11.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 57%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:43%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $48,273
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,503 | 20% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,716 | 80% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Grant Wood Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 12, 2009
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My daughter attend Kindergarten last year & that was a wonderful experience. The staff is excellent & willing to go above & beyond to help children learn.
- Reviewed by on September 05, 2006
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- We have two children attending Grant Wood Elementary and they both love it. Their teachers have been excellent and the PTO is very active. With a new gym and a new outdoor playground, the school will be even better this upcoming year. My boys can hardly wait for school to start.
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