Total enrollment
390
+34 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Glidden
Iowa · Public K-12
Glidden hosts 2 public K-12 schools inside Iowa, collectively enrolling about 390 students (around 195 per school).
4-year change in Glidden
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,169
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
390
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glidden-Ralston Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 227 |
| Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School | High | 07-12 | 163 |
About Glidden
Glidden, Iowa is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 390 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 195, noticeably below the state mean of about 376.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Glidden has climbed 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 356 students to 390.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Glidden discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.