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Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

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Glidden-Ralston Elementary School ranks 232 nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

232^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Glidden-Ralston Community School District in Glidden, Iowa. With 237 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9, the school has seen its performance fluctuate over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 128 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 434 out of 567 in 2020-2021. The school's current rating is 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Glidden-Ralston Elementary is its consistently strong test scores, outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 75.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 67.9%. In Mathematics, the school had 92.9% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 74.3%. However, the school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.9% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is a concerning trend that the school should address.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Greene County Elementary, Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School, and Paton-Churdan Elementary, Glidden-Ralston Elementary stands out for its higher spending per student, at $13,937, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.9, compared to the nearby schools, which could be another factor in its success.

227

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,937

Per pupil spending ?

35.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443

(712) 659-2205

District: Glidden-Ralston Community School District

Students who attend Glidden-Ralston Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Asian:

0.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (78% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Iowa median (60th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Iowa avg72%

232^nd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

214^th of 313Glidden-Ralston Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	232 of 576	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.0	290 of 557	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.5	365 of 565	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.7	415 of 574	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.1	434 of 567	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.2	378 of 603	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.3	209 of 567	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	73.8	128 of 574	77.7%	★★★★☆
2016	61.1	272 of 599	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.5	361 of 616	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	79.8	63 of 603	89.6%	★★★★☆
2013	73.0	114 of 624	81.7%	★★★★☆
2012	72.8	115 of 626	81.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics83%+10 vs state

English Language Arts76%+5 vs state

Science59%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Idaho St.	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 659-2205	227	18	12.7	35.7%	218 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.5	232^nd of 576 public elementary schools	59.7%		56	290^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.9%	58	75.9	86.2	63.6	76.9	82.8	92.9	86.4	69.2	59.1	$13,937	$458	$13,480
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	525 East 18th Street	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 792-8030	419	30	13.7	40.1%	302 (72.1%)	22 (5.3%)	67 (16.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$13,536	$609	$12,927
Adams Elementary School	Public	3-4	1026 N Adams St	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 792-8040	232	18	12.9	44.4%	175 (75.4%)	17 (7.3%)	30 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	53.2	307^th of 576 public elementary schools	46.7%		49.1	338^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.3%	31	66.3	75.4			80.4	74.6				$11,265	$515	$10,750
Cr-B Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	905 North Street	Coon Rapids	50058	Carroll County	Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 999-2845	233	14	16.4	50.2%	210 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	61.4	250^th of 576 public elementary schools	56.6%		70.6	155^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.2%	95	60.0	80.0	88.2		70.0	63.3	91.2		79.4	$33,472	$1,162	$32,310
Paton-Churdan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	606 Adrian St.	Churdan	50050	Greene County	Paton-Churdan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 389-3111	86	8	10.6	55.8%	80 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	61.3	253^rd of 576 public elementary schools	56.1%		70.4	158^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.6%	95	54.5	87.5	63.6		72.7	87.5	81.8		72.7	$11,878	$511	$11,367
Greene County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E Russell	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 386-3178	518	37	14.0	51.0%	438 (84.6%)	4 (0.8%)	51 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.1%)	21.5	488^th of 576 public elementary schools	15.3%		33.1	428^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.2%	60	53.3	68.1			59.8	63.9				$13,557	$722	$12,835
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 Clinton Street	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 663-4311	141	9	14.8	48.2%	130 (92.2%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	74.5	123^rd of 576 public elementary schools	78.6%		83.8	46^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.7%	77	71.4	82.4	78.3		90.5	76.5	82.6		87.0	$16,023	$634	$15,389

Frequently Asked Questions about Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?

Students at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Glidden-Ralston Elementary School in?

Glidden-Ralston Community School District

Is Glidden-Ralston Elementary School a good school?

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School ranks 232^nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Glidden-Ralston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Glidden-Ralston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Glidden-Ralston Elementary School.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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