Total enrollment
743
+53 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Grundy Center
Iowa · Public K-12
For families in Grundy Center, public-school options total 3 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 743 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Grundy Center
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Center Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 283 |
| Grundy Center High School | High | 09-12 | 241 |
| Grundy Center Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 219 |
About Grundy Center
Grundy Center is a thinly populated Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 743 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Grundy Center is around 248 students, 34% meaningfully below the Iowa average of about 376.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 743 students, grew 8% from the 690 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 95% to 92%.
On this page, the community for Grundy Center discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.