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#914 of 1,280 schools in IA
Grant Wood Elementary School
Elementary School · Bettendorf Comm School District · Bettendorf, IA
A Bettendorf Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1423 Hillside Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722
- Math 72% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grant Wood Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grant Wood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bettendorf), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,763
Median home value
$300,800
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Morning Star AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Paul Norton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bettendorf Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grant Wood Elementary School is listed in Bettendorf Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grant Wood Elementary School
Grant Wood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bettendorf, IA, part of Bettendorf Comm School District, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #914 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grant Wood Elementary School
What grades does Grant Wood Elementary School serve?
Grant Wood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grant Wood Elementary School?
Grant Wood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Wood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Wood Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grant Wood Elementary School rank in IA?
Grant Wood Elementary School ranks #914 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Grant Wood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grant Wood 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 Grant Wood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grant Wood Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grant Wood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grant Wood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grant Wood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grant Wood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grant Wood Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Grant Wood 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (563) 359-8277
- Area population (ZIP 52722)
- 40,878
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 52722; 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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