Virgil Grissom Elementary School

Virgil Grissom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Princeton, IA, part of the North Scott Comm School District. The school serves approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 97.3th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 88% proficiency in math, 14 points above the state average and 92% in reading/language arts, 19 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $84,519, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 177 students, Virgil Grissom Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Virgil Grissom Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.