Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Glidden, IA Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant Carroll, IA SchoolScore™ B (72.1)
  • 227 Students
  • 17.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (712)659-2205 Phone
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Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
Glidden, IA 51443
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (72.1)
227
Students
17.8
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(712)659-2205
Phone

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Glidden, IOWA, operated by the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 227 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
227.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 33% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.72:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
35.7%
State avg: 43.4%
▼ 18% better
School Details
School Name
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
191275000771
State School ID
IA-142520 000-142520 409
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
602 Idaho St.
City
Glidden
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
51443
County
Carroll County
Metro Area
Carroll, IA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1904
State Leg. Upper
19006
State Leg. Lower
19011
Latitude
42.06143
Longitude
-94.72807
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
227
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.8
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 81 35.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Glidden-Ralston Comm School District
LEAID
1912750
State LEA ID
IA-142520 000
Phone
(712)659-3411
Website
http://www.glidden-ralston.k12.ia.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Glidden
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,574K
Federal Revenue
$492K
State Revenue
$2,103K
Local Revenue
$2,979K
Total Expenditure
$5,710K
Instruction Exp.
$3,336K
Support Services
$1,520K
Other Current Exp.
$292K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

1
Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School
Glidden · High
0 mi
2
Fairview Elementary School
Carroll · Elementary
6.8 mi
3
Adams Elementary School
Carroll · Elementary
7.1 mi
4
Carroll High School
Carroll · High
7.2 mi
5
Carroll Middle School
Carroll · Middle
7.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Glidden-Ralston Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?
227 students are enrolled at Glidden-Ralston Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Glidden-Ralston Elementary School have?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School has 17.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Glidden-Ralston Elementary School serve?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Glidden-Ralston Elementary School a charter school?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Glidden-Ralston Elementary School located in?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is located in the Carroll, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Glidden-Ralston Elementary School belong to?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is part of the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District school district.
How much does Glidden-Ralston Comm School District spend per student?
The Glidden-Ralston Comm School District district spends approximately $25,154,185 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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