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Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District

925 Broad Street
Grinnell, IA 50112
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,532 students in Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,532 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#73 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
75%
64%
77%
70%
71%
63%
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,971 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,971 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,971
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,971
$16,042

Best Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grades: 3-4
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grades: 5-8
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Grinnell Community Senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grades: K-2
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grades: PK-2
| 241 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District?
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,532 students.
What is the rank of Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District?
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District is ranked #80 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District?
87% of Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District?
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,971 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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