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Woodward-Granger Elementary School

Public Grades 2-5

42^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Woodward-Granger Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in the Woodward-Granger Community School District, located in Granger, Iowa. With 369 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments and has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa.

Woodward-Granger Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 83.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 67.9%, and 92.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to 75.8% statewide. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking 42nd out of 576 Iowa elementary schools in 2024-2025. Additionally, Woodward-Granger Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.5% to 23.4%, compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Radiant Elementary and Madrid Elementary, Woodward-Granger Elementary outperforms them in academic metrics, including ISASP test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests that the school's strong educational program and resources contribute to its consistent high performance, which is further evidenced by its higher spending per student compared to some of the nearby schools.

349

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,809

Per pupil spending ?

24.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2002 Oak Street
Granger, IA 50109

(515) 999-2357

District: Woodward-Granger Community School District

Students who attend Woodward-Granger Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Woodward-Granger Middle School
High:	Woodward-Granger High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (86% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg86%

Iowa avg71%

42^nd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

79^th of 313Woodward-Granger 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	83.8	42 of 576	92.7%	★★★★★
2024	84.1	43 of 557	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.8	60 of 565	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.7	128 of 574	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	55 of 567	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	88.1	27 of 603	95.5%	★★★★★
2018	81.0	58 of 567	89.8%	★★★★☆
2017	82.4	46 of 574	92.0%	★★★★★
2016	79.6	66 of 599	89.0%	★★★★☆
2015	74.5	134 of 616	78.2%	★★★★☆
2014	77.7	82 of 603	86.4%	★★★★☆
2013	74.1	101 of 624	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	75.0	98 of 626	84.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics90%+16 vs state

English Language Arts84%+13 vs state

Science78%+14 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 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
Woodward-Granger Elementary School	Public	2-5	2002 Oak Street	Granger	50109	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 999-2357	349	27	12.9	24.6%	317 (90.8%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	83.8	42^nd of 576 public elementary schools	92.7%		84.1	43^rd of 557 public elementary schools	92.3%	1	83.5	87.0	82.7	92.3	91.3	85.2	77.8	$16,809	$855	$15,954
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-1	2200 State Street	Granger	50109	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 999-8058	253	14	18.6	14.6%	227 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)								(n/a)
North Ridge Elementary	Public	K-4	400 NW 27th St	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-5674	412	28	14.6	13.3%	371 (90.0%)	7 (1.7%)	15 (3.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.9%)	76.3	114^th of 576 public elementary schools	80.2%					(n/a)	83.7	83.0		88.8	79.5			$10,773	$324	$10,450
Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 300-9627	530	30	17.4	20.2%	427 (80.6%)	43 (8.1%)	25 (4.7%)	12 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.2%)	80.2	72^nd of 576 public elementary schools	87.5%					(n/a)	84.2	89.7		82.9	86.8			$11,776	$348	$11,428
North Polk West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1400 W Broadway	Polk City	50226	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 984-3400	396	26	15.5	7.3%	369 (93.2%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.5%)								(n/a)								$10,867	$125	$10,741
South Prairie Elementary	Public	K-4	500 S James St	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 986-4057	436	32	13.4	30.3%	304 (69.7%)	72 (16.5%)	36 (8.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	74.6	122^nd of 576 public elementary schools	78.8%					(n/a)	82.7	87.3		79.0	83.5			$11,303	$380	$10,924
Big Creek Elementary	Public	3-5	340 E Vista Lake Drive	Polk City	50226	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 984-3400	357	25	14.3	9.8%	325 (91.0%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	81	65^th of 576 public elementary schools	88.7%		81.9	59^th of 557 public elementary schools	89.4%	6	85.6	85.2	79.3	94.6	89.0	83.7	74.8
Waterford Elementary School	Public	K-5	5635 156th ST	Urbandale	50323	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5161	464	30	15.4	10.1%	352 (75.9%)	34 (7.3%)	22 (4.7%)	42 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Beaver Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	8701 Lyndhurst	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 278-6228	575	40	14.3	24.7%	339 (59.0%)	115 (20.0%)	45 (7.8%)	50 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (4.2%)	71	158^th of 576 public elementary schools	72.6%		78.3	81^st of 557 public elementary schools	85.5%	77	73.7	76.8	85.6	80.8	76.8	91.4	74.0	$12,513	$534	$11,980
Horizon Elementary	Public	K-5	5905 N W 100th Street	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 986-1121	613	44	13.8	35.9%	348 (56.8%)	95 (15.5%)	72 (11.7%)	61 (10.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.5%)	55.5	289^th of 576 public elementary schools	49.8%		69	173^rd of 557 public elementary schools	68.9%	116	75.2	87.5	61.9	81.2	76.9	61.9	62.9	$12,602	$637	$11,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodward-Granger Elementary School

Is Woodward-Granger Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Woodward-Granger Elementary School ranks in the top 7.3% of Iowa elementary schools.

What district is Woodward-Granger Elementary School in?

Woodward-Granger Community School District

How many students attend Woodward-Granger Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 349 students attended Woodward-Granger Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Woodward-Granger Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Woodward-Granger Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodward-Granger Middle School
High : Woodward-Granger High School

What is the racial makeup of Woodward-Granger Elementary School?

Students at Woodward-Granger Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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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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