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James Wilson Grimes School
Elementary School · Burlington Comm School District · Burlington, IA
A Burlington Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 South St., Burlington, IA 52601
- Math 49% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Wilson Grimes School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Wilson Grimes 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), 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
$57,123
Median home value
$125,500
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| North Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Burlington Notre DamePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 298 | 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.
Burlington Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Wilson Grimes School is listed in Burlington Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Wilson Grimes School
James Wilson Grimes School is a public elementary school in Burlington, IA, part of Burlington Comm School District, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,197 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Wilson Grimes School
What grades does James Wilson Grimes School serve?
James Wilson Grimes School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend James Wilson Grimes School?
James Wilson Grimes School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Grimes School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Grimes School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Wilson Grimes School rank in IA?
James Wilson Grimes School ranks #1,197 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is James Wilson Grimes School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Wilson Grimes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 James Wilson Grimes School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Wilson Grimes School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Wilson Grimes School a charter school?
No, James Wilson Grimes School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Wilson Grimes School a Title I school?
No, James Wilson Grimes School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Wilson Grimes School?
75.7% of students at James Wilson Grimes 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Des Moines County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (319) 753-0420
- Area population (ZIP 52601)
- 27,465
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 52601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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