Enrollment
271
Elementary
DISTRICT 238 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GMG COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190006000182
GMG Elementary School
1710 Wallace Avenue, Green Mountain, IA 50632 · (641) 474-2251 · Marshall County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL271 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
142 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 33 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 35 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 31 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 38 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 38 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 24 | 9% |
This year's kindergarten class (37) is 54% larger than its 6th grade class (24).
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
GMG Elementary School→GMG Secondary School
Based on grade levels within GMG Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like GMG Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMG Elementary School this school | 271 | 52.4% | N/A |
| Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center Douds | 292 | 51.0% | 69.5% |
| Shellsburg Elementary School Shellsburg | 269 | 53.9% | 78.0% |
| Odebolt Elementary-Ida Grove Ida Grove | 308 | 50.6% | 68.9% |
| Eddyville Elementary Eddyville | 274 | 49.3% | 78.0% |
| West Central PK - 8 School Maynard | 236 | 50.4% | 67.5% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where GMG Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Marshall County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 271 | #435 of 705 | #7 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #277 of 561 | #7 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.3% | #484 of 561 | #9 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.4% | #189 of 666 | #7 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.9% | #213 of 359 | #5 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
271
+12 (+5%) vs 2020
+26% since 2000-01, when it was 215
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 271 | 20.1 | 13.5:1 | 52% (142) |
| 2023-24 | 262 | 20.7 | 12.7:1 | 47% (124) |
| 2022-23 | 267 | 20.6 | 13.0:1 | 42% (113) |
| 2020-21 | 259 | 20 | 12.9:1 | 50% (129) |
| 2017-18 | 304 | 20.3 | 15.0:1 | 44% (135) |
| 2015-16 | 327 | 20 | 16.4:1 | 41% (133) |
| 2010-11 | 278 | 20 | 13.9:1 | 33% (93) |
| 2000-01 | 215 | 15 | 14.3:1 | 27% (59) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GMG Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (304 to 271); teachers down 1% (20.3 to 20.1).
About GMG Elementary School
GMG Elementary School is a small elementary school with an address in Green Mountain, Iowa. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 271 students in pre-K through 6.
GMG Comm School District, which runs GMG Elementary School, has 2 schools and 476 students.
GMG Elementary School enrolls a student body that is 92% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. In Marshall County overall, about 71% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at GMG Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 15%.
Teachers at GMG Elementary School total 20.1 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.5:1. Across elementary schools in Iowa, the average ratio is about 13.7:1. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 52%. Compared with the 65% average for public schools in Marshall County, the school's rate is lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Marshall County, median household income is about $73,315, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. GMG Elementary School is one of 17 public schools in Marshall County, which together enroll about 6,903 students.
The closest other public school is Woodbury Elementary School, about 5.6 miles away. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within ten miles.
NCES assigns GMG Elementary School the locale Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
GMG Elementary School saw enrollment rise 5% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The GMG Elementary School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Marshall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
40,114
Census ACS
Median income
$73,315
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
6,903 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Woodbury Elementary School5.6 mi · 387
- Rogers Elementary School6.2 mi · 253
- Marshalltown Virtual Academy6.5 mi · 90
- Anson Elementary School6.5 mi · 286
- Marshalltown High School6.8 mi · 1,629
- B R Miller Middle School6.9 mi · 736
Frequently asked questions
About GMG Elementary SchoolHow large is GMG Elementary School?
GMG Elementary School enrolls approximately 271 students in grades PK-06.
Is GMG Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
GMG Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GMG Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GMG Elementary School is approximately 13.5:1 (20 FTE teachers).
How diverse is GMG Elementary School?
GMG Elementary School reports a student body of 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees GMG Elementary School?
GMG Elementary School is overseen by GMG Comm School District in Marshall County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.