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Graettinger-Terril Elementary School

Q: Is Graettinger-Terril Elementary School a good school?

Graettinger-Terril Elementary School ranks 322 nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

322^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Graettinger-Terril Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Terril, Iowa, with an enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District, which is ranked 276 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's consistent ranking in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools, ranging from 322 out of 576 schools in 2024-2025 to 541 out of 624 schools in 2012-2013, and its 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's academic performance is mixed. While the 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are above the state averages, the 5th-grade proficiency rates are below the state averages. In comparison, nearby schools like West Elementary (Emmetsburg), Lincoln Elementary (Spencer), and Spirit Lake Elementary have higher rankings and ratings, ranging from 2 to 4 stars.

Another area of concern for Graettinger-Terril Elementary School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.4% to 23.4% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.27% to 60.13% in recent years, indicating that it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student of $16,449 in the 2018-2019 school year was higher than the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio has been relatively low, ranging from 10.9 to 11.6 in recent years.

149

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,449

Per pupil spending ?

53.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 S. Schooley St.
Terril, IA 51364

(712) 853-6111

District: Graettinger-Terril Community School District

Students who attend Graettinger-Terril Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Graettinger-Terril Middle School
High:	Graettinger-Terril High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

6.0%

African American:

0.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2013 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 44th (2025) from a 13th-percentile low (2013)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Iowa avg71%

322^nd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 24 pts since 2015

From bottom 20% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

276^th of 313Graettinger-Terril 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	51.2	322 of 576	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.9	477 of 603	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.9	450 of 599	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	31.1	491 of 616	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	39.9	453 of 603	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	25.8	541 of 624	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	57.7	301 of 626	51.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+5 vs state

Mathematics69%-5 vs state

Science62%~ state avg

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Schools Near Graettinger-Terril Elementary School

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 S. Schooley St.	Terril	51364	Dickinson County	Graettinger-Terril Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 853-6111	149	16	9.3	53.7%	138 (92.6%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	51.2	322^nd of 576 public elementary schools	44.1%					(n/a)	81.8	80.0	62.5	86.4	56.7	68.8	62.5	$16,449	$451	$15,999
Okoboji Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	705 N Ave	Milford	51351	Dickinson County	Okoboji Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 338-2458	491	39	12.5	31.8%	424 (86.4%)	8 (1.6%)	40 (8.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	79.6	77^th of 576 public elementary schools	86.6%		70.2	159^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.5%	82	78.8	84.8		88.2	89.1			$13,036	$648	$12,387
Spirit Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	709 28th Street	Spirit Lake	51360	Dickinson County	Spirit Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 336-2822	547	38	14.3	27.6%	477 (87.2%)	13 (2.4%)	33 (6.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.5%)	77.3	102^nd of 576 public elementary schools	82.3%		82.1	58^th of 557 public elementary schools	89.6%	44	83.1	84.9		89.9	79.3			$11,763	$432	$11,331
Demoney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	109 S 17th Street	Estherville	51334	Emmet County	Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 362-2181	460	40	11.4	55.2%	282 (61.3%)	6 (1.3%)	159 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	12.5	516^th of 576 public elementary schools	10.4%		36.9	402^nd of 557 public elementary schools	27.8%	114	45.1	51.4		59.8	63.4			$13,659	$648	$13,013
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1505 Washington St	Ruthven	51358	Palo Alto County	Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 837-5211	89	9	9.8	49.4%	75 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	9.1	533^rd of 576 public elementary schools	7.5%		13.6	495^th of 557 public elementary schools	11.1%	38			53.3			46.7	40.0	$16,696	$876	$15,821
Fairview Park Elementary	Public	1-2	1508 5th Ave. East	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-4842	249	21	12.0	59.8%	196 (78.7%)	7 (2.8%)	30 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)								(n/a)								$14,305	$896	$13,408
Johnson Elementary	Public	PK-K	724 West 9th Street	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-2710	201	18	11.0	53.2%	163 (81.1%)	3 (1.5%)	20 (10.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.5%)								(n/a)								$13,320	$574	$12,747
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 4th Ave. SW	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-3752	442	28	15.6	53.6%	349 (79.0%)	14 (3.2%)	46 (10.4%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	52.4	312^th of 576 public elementary schools	45.8%		50.4	324^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.8%	12	69.8	79.1	69.7	74.4	73.9	68.3	66.2	$12,820	$475	$12,345
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	602 Call St	Emmetsburg	50536	Palo Alto County	Emmetsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 852-4485	293	7	39.5	43.3%	261 (89.1%)	4 (1.4%)	19 (6.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	65.9	211^th of 576 public elementary schools	63.4%		66.1	190^th of 557 public elementary schools	65.9%	21	84.8	77.6		84.8	74.6			$12,570	$823	$11,748

Frequently Asked Questions about Graettinger-Terril Elementary School

How many students attend Graettinger-Terril Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 149 students attended Graettinger-Terril Elementary School.

What district is Graettinger-Terril Elementary School in?

Graettinger-Terril Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Graettinger-Terril Elementary School?

Students at Graettinger-Terril Elementary School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic.

Is Graettinger-Terril Elementary School a good school?

Graettinger-Terril Elementary School ranks 322^nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Graettinger-Terril Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Graettinger-Terril Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Graettinger-Terril Middle School
High : Graettinger-Terril High School

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