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#920 of 1,280 schools in IA
Glidden-ralston Elementary School
Elementary School · Glidden-ralston Comm School District · Glidden, IA
A Glidden-ralston Comm School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 488, Glidden, IA 51443
- Math 83% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glidden-ralston Elementary School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,472
Median home value
$181,500
Median rent
$531/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Glidden-ralston Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glidden-ralston Elementary School is listed in Glidden-Ralston Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glidden-ralston Elementary School
Glidden-ralston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glidden, IA, part of Glidden-ralston Comm School District, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glidden-ralston Elementary School
What grades does Glidden-ralston Elementary School serve?
Glidden-ralston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Glidden-ralston Elementary School?
Glidden-ralston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glidden-ralston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glidden-ralston Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glidden-ralston Elementary School rank in IA?
Glidden-ralston Elementary School ranks #920 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Glidden-ralston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glidden-ralston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Glidden-ralston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glidden-ralston Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glidden-ralston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Glidden-ralston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glidden-ralston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Glidden-ralston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glidden-ralston Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Glidden-ralston Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (712) 659-2205
- Area population (ZIP 51443)
- 1,623
- Area median age
- 44.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51443; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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