At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
253
Woodward-Granger Elementary School: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Woodward-Granger Elementary School
Woodward-Granger Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Granger. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Woodward-Granger Comm School District. NCES reports 349 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Woodward-Granger Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.8%
- Hispanic6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Woodward-Granger Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
253 reported students
Woodward-Granger High School
High · Grades 09–12
270 reported students
Woodward-Granger Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
248 reported students
Woodward Academy
High · Grades 05–12
110 reported students
Public schools near Woodward-Granger Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center Elementary · Woodward-Granger Comm School District | PK–01 | 253 | under 0.1 mi |
| North Ridge Elementary Elementary · Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District | KG–04 | 412 | 3.8 mi |
| Heritage Elementary Elementary · Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District | PK–04 | 530 | 4.4 mi |
| North Polk West Elementary School Elementary · North Polk Comm School District | PK–02 | 396 | 4.9 mi |
| South Prairie Elementary Elementary · Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District | KG–04 | 436 | 5.5 mi |
| Big Creek Elementary Elementary · North Polk Comm School District | 03–05 | 357 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodward-Granger Elementary School
What grades does Woodward-Granger Elementary School serve?
Woodward-Granger Elementary School reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Woodward-Granger Comm School District.
How many students attend Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
Woodward-Granger Elementary School reported 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 320 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 349 students and 26.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodward-Granger Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodward-Granger Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodward-Granger Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Woodward-Granger Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Woodward-Granger Elementary School in?
Woodward-Granger Elementary School is part of Woodward-Granger Comm School District, based in Granger, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), North Ridge Elementary (3.8 mi), Heritage Elementary (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.