Virgil Grissom Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 500 Lost Grove Rd
       Princeton, IA  52768-7731


(563) 285-3264

District: North Scott Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,175 Help


Students who attend Virgil Grissom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Scott Junior High School
High:    North Scott High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.5% Help


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Compare Details Virgil Grissom Elementary School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the North Scott Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virgil Grissom Elementary School is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the North Scott Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virgil Grissom Elementary School is $12,175, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the North Scott Community School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Virgil Grissom Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Scott Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Scott Community School District 51st of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virgil Grissom Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 68.23 171st 626 72.7%
2013 81.09 38th 624 93.9%
2014 62.94 251st 603 58.4%
2015 71.25 167th 616 72.9%
2016 78.71 79th 599 86.8%
2017 86.60 21st 574 96.3%
2018 75.55 112th 567 80.2%
2019 82.58 73rd 603 87.9%
2021 74.49 127th 567 77.6%
2022 83.87 56th 574 90.2%
2023 83.95 46th 565 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Virgil Grissom Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1989 271 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1990 271 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 269 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 258 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 267 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 271 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1996 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1997 298 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1998 293 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 269 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 288 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a -25 269
2001 239 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2002 206 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2003 206 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2004 202 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 200 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2006 228 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 229 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 244 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2009 219 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2010 210 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 222
2011 215 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 227
2012 192 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 204
2013 181 1 0 8 3 0 2 0 195
2014 173 3 0 8 0 0 2 0 186
2015 172 1 0 10 0 0 2 0 185
2016 181 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 194
2017 170 2 0 9 0 0 1 0 182
2018 182 3 0 10 0 1 2 0 198
2019 184 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 196
2020 180 2 0 8 0 0 5 0 195
2021 179 2 0 8 0 0 2 0 191
2022 170 1 0 6 0 0 6 0 183
2023 179 1 0 12 0 0 4 0 196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virgil Grissom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 261 13.0 20.0 14.6
1989 275 16.1 17.0 11.6
1990 275 16.2 16.9 14.2
1991 275 16.2 16.9 13.5
1992 263 12.0 21.9 18.3
1993 269 12.0 22.4 20.4
1994 273 11.0 24.8 12.8
1995 295 14.0 21.1 13.2
1996 295 14.0 21.1 13.2
1997 300 15.0 20.0 19
1998 295 14.0 21.1 16.9
1999 270 14.0 19.3 20.4
2000 269 14.0 19.2 18.7
2001 242 14.0 17.3 21.5
2002 208 13.0 16.0 24
2003 208 13.0 16.0 24
2004 203 16.5 12.3 24.1
2005 201 17.2 11.7 20.9
2006 231 17.2 13.4 22.5
2007 231 17.5 13.2 26.4
2008 251 19.1 13.1 26.7
2009 232 18.9 12.3 22.4
2010 222 17.1 12.9 23.9
2011 227 14.8 15.2 30.8
2012 204 15.3 13.2 25
2013 195 14.3 13.5 30.3
2014 186 13.3 13.9 28
2015 185 12.0 15.4 26.5
2016 194 12.0 16.1 21.1
2017 182 12.2 14.8 24.2
2018 198 11.8 16.6 20.7
2019 196 11.3 17.2 21.9
2020 195 12.4 15.6 22.1
2021 191 10.8 17.6 18.8
2022 183 11.6 15.7 15.3
2023 196 13.5 14.4 24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Virgil Grissom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 261 13.0 20.0 14.6
1989 275 16.1 17.0 11.6
1990 275 16.2 16.9 14.2
1991 275 16.2 16.9 13.5
1992 263 12.0 21.9 18.3
1993 269 12.0 22.4 20.4
1994 273 11.0 24.8 12.8
1995 295 14.0 21.1 13.2
1996 295 14.0 21.1 13.2
1997 300 15.0 20.0 19
1998 295 14.0 21.1 16.9
1999 270 14.0 19.3 20.4
2000 269 14.0 19.2 18.7
2001 242 14.0 17.3 21.5
2002 208 13.0 16.0 24
2003 208 13.0 16.0 24
2004 203 16.5 12.3 24.1
2005 201 17.2 11.7 20.9
2006 231 17.2 13.4 22.5
2007 231 17.5 13.2 26.4
2008 251 19.1 13.1 26.7
2009 232 18.9 12.3 22.4
2010 222 17.1 12.9 23.9
2011 227 14.8 15.2 30.8
2012 204 15.3 13.2 25
2013 195 14.3 13.5 30.3
2014 186 13.3 13.9 28
2015 185 12.0 15.4 26.5
2016 194 12.0 16.1 21.1
2017 182 12.2 14.8 24.2
2018 198 11.8 16.6 20.7
2019 196 11.3 17.2 21.9
2020 195 12.4 15.6 22.1
2021 191 10.8 17.6 18.8
2022 183 11.6 15.7 15.3
2023 196 13.5 14.4 24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Virgil Grissom Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $73 (0.6%) $12,102 (99.4%) $12,175

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virgil Grissom Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 73rd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 565 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Virgil Grissom Elementary School)84.280
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)78.280.8
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virgil Grissom Elementary School)84.296
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)85.591.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Virgil Grissom Elementary School)8785
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)81.481.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virgil Grissom Elementary School)82.690
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)82.281.2
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Virgil Grissom Elementary School)84.291.3
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)77.178.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virgil Grissom Elementary School)68.495.7
 27.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)79.181.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Virgil Grissom Elementary School)9290
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)8386.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virgil Grissom Elementary School)9270
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)87.780.9
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students196196
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic912
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White184179
 2.7%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.9%24.5%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Virgil Grissom Elementary School

Students who attend Virgil Grissom Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Scott Junior High School
High : North Scott High School

Students at Virgil Grissom Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Virgil Grissom Elementary School.

Yes. Virgil Grissom Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Iowa elementary schools.


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