James Wilson Grimes School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Burlington, Iowa 52601 · Burlington Comm School District
#377 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#9449 of 50,301 nationally
About James Wilson Grimes School
James Wilson Grimes School is a public elementary located in Burlington, in the Burlington Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 212 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 377th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 212.
There are 8 schools in Burlington; James Wilson Grimes School ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 James Wilson Grimes School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Wilson Grimes School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Corse Early Childhood Center
Burlington · Public other · Grades PK–PK
177 students · 1.3 km away
North Hill Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
268 students · 2.2 km away
Black Hawk Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students · 2.2 km away
Edward Stone Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
452 students · 2.4 km away
Burlington Community High School
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students · 2.6 km away
Sunnyside Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
298 students · 4.0 km away
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
412 students · 4.6 km away
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
West Burlington · Public high · Grades 7–12
396 students · 5.1 km away
West Burlington Elem School
West Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
479 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Parkersburg Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
211 students
Davis Elementary School
Grinnell · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
213 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
Stuart Elementary School
Stuart · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
211 students
Corning Elementary School
Corning · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
East Mills Elementary School
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Wilson Grimes School a good school?
James Wilson Grimes School has a Success Index (US) of 72.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #377 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 James Wilson Grimes School rank in Iowa?
James Wilson Grimes School ranks #377 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #9449 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Wilson Grimes School?
James Wilson Grimes School had 212 students in 2025.
Is James Wilson Grimes School a elementary school or a high school?
James Wilson Grimes School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Wilson Grimes School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of James Wilson Grimes School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.