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James Wilson Grimes School

800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-4, James Wilson Grimes School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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James Wilson Grimes 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
James Wilson Grimes School's student population of 269 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James Wilson Grimes School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Wilson Grimes School is 0.63, 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)
#1130 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
64%
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50-54%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Wilson Grimes 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
25%
7%
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White
53%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of James Wilson Grimes 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
71%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Wilson Grimes School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Wilson Grimes 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
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 James Wilson Grimes School's ranking?
James Wilson Grimes School is ranked #1130 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are James Wilson Grimes School often compared to?
James Wilson Grimes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend James Wilson Grimes School?
269 students attend James Wilson Grimes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James Wilson Grimes School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Wilson Grimes School?
James Wilson Grimes School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Wilson Grimes School offer ?
James Wilson Grimes School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Wilson Grimes School part of?
James Wilson Grimes School is part of Burlington Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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