Grundy Center Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grundy Center, Iowa 50638 · Grundy Center Comm School District
#57 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#1606 of 50,301 nationally
About Grundy Center Elementary School
Grundy Center Elementary School is a public elementary located in Grundy Center, in the Grundy Center Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 283 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 57th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (71th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 283.
There are 3 schools in Grundy Center; Grundy Center Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Grundy Center Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Grundy Center Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grundy Center Elementary School a good school?
Grundy Center Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 87.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #57 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Grundy Center Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Grundy Center Elementary School ranks #57 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #1606 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Grundy Center Elementary School?
Grundy Center Elementary School had 283 students in 2025.
Is Grundy Center Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Grundy Center Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Grundy Center Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Grundy Center Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.