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James Wilson Grimes School
PublicElementaryGrades K–4Virtual
800 South St., Burlington, IA 52601 · (319) 753-0420 · Part of Burlington Community School District
Students
212
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
60%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–4
What stands out about James Wilson Grimes School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 44.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 67.8%
Location
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800 South St., Burlington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten42
Grade 134
Grade 234
Grade 350
Grade 452
Enrollment over time
382’20
286’21
269’22
247’23
212’24
Down 44.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Black 21%Two or more races 14%Hispanic 9%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.