Grant Wood Elementary School

Grant Wood Elementary School serves 430 students in grades PK through 5 in Bettendorf's thriving suburban community. With 30 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #179 out of 1,288 Iowa elementary schools, placing it in the 86th percentile statewide.

Students show strong achievement across core subjects, with 73% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 75% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Grant Wood Elementary benefits from its location in an affluent and educated community where the median household income reaches $102,036 and 52% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The low poverty rate of 7.2% in the surrounding area reflects the economic stability that often supports educational success.

Families are drawn to this area partly for its median home values of $278,500, which indicate a desirable residential neighborhood. The school sits in Bettendorf's large suburban setting along Hillside Drive, serving families in a well-established community that values education and provides a supportive environment for elementary-aged learners.