C
Below Average
55/100

Griswold Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 20 Madison St., Griswold, IA 51535
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
239
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%34/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 20 Madison St.
City Griswold
ZIP Code 51535
District 1913230
NCES School ID 191323002264
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 51535

Understanding the community around Griswold Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,326
Per Capita Income $43,514
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $128,300
Median Rent $900
Owner-Occupied 85.3%
Renter-Occupied 14.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Griswold Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.7%
Hispanic/Latino 3.8%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Black 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 239
Teachers (FTE) 20.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Griswold Elementary?
Griswold Elementary has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Griswold Elementary?
Griswold Elementary has 239 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Griswold Elementary serve?
Griswold Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Griswold Elementary receive per student?
Griswold Elementary receives $16,220 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Griswold Elementary in 51535 ▼
Avg Home Value
$199,450
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+14.6%
% Renters
14.7%

Other Schools in 51535

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026