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Grant Ragan Elementary School

645 Ne Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grant Ragan Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Ragan Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#108 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
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83%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grant Ragan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grant Ragan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grant Ragan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
6%
7%
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White
70%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grant Ragan Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Grant Ragan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grant Ragan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Ragan Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Ragan Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Grant Ragan Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Ragan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grant Ragan Elementary School?
620 students attend Grant Ragan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Grant Ragan Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Ragan Elementary School?
Grant Ragan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Ragan Elementary School offer ?
Grant Ragan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Ragan Elementary School part of?
Grant Ragan Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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