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Griswold Elementary

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Griswold Elementary ranks 340 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

340^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Griswold Elementary is a public elementary school in Griswold, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 239 students. The school is part of the Griswold Community School District, which is ranked 195 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Griswold Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5, with its 5th grade Mathematics proficiency of 79.3% in 2024-2025 significantly higher than the state average of 71.5%. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 17.2% to 23.4% over the past few years. Griswold Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.28% to 49.37% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Griswold Elementary generally outperforms in test scores, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, Griswold's 5th grade Mathematics proficiency of 79.3% was significantly higher than the nearby CAM Elementary School (68.8%) and Inman Elementary School (56%). However, Griswold's chronic absenteeism rates are on par with or higher than the nearby schools, indicating a need for improvement in this area. Overall, Griswold Elementary stands out as a strong-performing school within its district and the surrounding area, particularly in terms of academic achievement, though the school's higher chronic absenteeism rates present an opportunity for improvement.

227

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

36.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535-0280

(712) 778-2154

District: Griswold Community School District

Students who attend Griswold Elementary usually attend:

High:

Griswold Middle/High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2021 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2021

!Science scores 12 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Iowa avg71%

340^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 30 pts since 2021

From top 29% (2021) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

195^th of 313Griswold 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	48.4	340 of 576	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.6	350 of 557	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	327 of 565	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.9	274 of 574	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.3	163 of 567	71.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics73%~ state avg

English Language Arts72%~ state avg

Science52%-12 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
Griswold Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 778-2154	227	21	10.6	36.6%	215 (94.7%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	48.4	340^th of 576 public elementary schools	41.0%		46.6	350^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.2%	10	71.4	76.7	69.0		66.7	76.7	79.3		51.7
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	500 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 243-5234	554	38	14.5	39.9%	466 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.8%)	6 (1.1%)								(n/a)	65.4				81.3					$13,280	$729	$12,552
Schuler Elementary School	Public	4-5	501 East 11th St.	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 243-1370	206	15	14.0	49.0%	171 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	6 (2.9%)	47.5	349^th of 576 public elementary schools	39.4%		50.9	321^st of 557 public elementary schools	42.4%	28		67.3	64.9			75.5	76.6		64.5	$12,238	$720	$11,519
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	708 Glass St	Oakland	51560	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 482-6296	178	15	11.7	42.1%	145 (81.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)								(n/a)										$13,452	$560	$12,892
Carson Elementary	Public	3-5	330 Pleasant St	Carson	51525	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 484-2291	134	10	13.3	48.5%	102 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (14.2%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	10 (7.5%)	42.1	386^th of 576 public elementary schools	33.0%		36.3	407^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.9%	21	72.3	66.7	58.5		72.3	66.7	68.3		68.3	$13,420	$375	$13,046
Inman Elementary School	Public	K-6	900 Inman Drive	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 623-6635	461	34	13.4	53.6%	399 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	15.4	504^th of 576 public elementary schools	12.5%		15.3	487^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.6%	17	41.1	58.0	58.7	53.6	62.5	58.0	56.0	61.8	50.7	$13,647	$822	$12,825
Stanton Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 829-2171	145	5	27.9	35.2%	137 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	79.4	80^th of 576 public elementary schools	86.1%		69	174^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.8%	94	100.0	80.8	73.9		93.8	80.8	91.3		87.0	$12,043	$476	$11,568
AHSTW Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 343-6364	280	23	12.1	36.8%	256 (91.4%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (3.9%)								(n/a)	75.0				86.5					$14,480	$598	$13,882
CAM Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 6th St	Massena	50853	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 779-2211	216	20	10.6	38.0%	211 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	39.6	402^nd of 576 public elementary schools	30.2%		38.9	394^th of 557 public elementary schools	29.3%	8	61.3	57.9	81.3	74.3	66.7	63.2	68.8	60.0	65.6	$11,404	$288	$11,117

Frequently Asked Questions about Griswold Elementary

How many students attend Griswold Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Griswold Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Griswold Elementary?

Students at Griswold Elementary are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Griswold Elementary a good school?

Griswold Elementary ranks 340^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Griswold Elementary attend?

Students who attend Griswold Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Griswold Middle/High School

What district is Griswold Elementary in?

Griswold Community School District

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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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