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James Wilson Grimes School

Burlington, Iowa · Grades K to 4 · Burlington Comm School District

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About James Wilson Grimes School

James Wilson Grimes School serves kindergarten through grade 4 as a public school in Burlington, Iowa. It reported 212 students in 2024-25. There are about 11.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (18.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Des Moines County. It is one of 7 schools in Burlington Comm School District. There are 10 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	800 South St., Burlington, IA 52601
Phone	(319) 753-0420
School district	Burlington Comm School District
Grades	K to 4
Students (2024-25)	212
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	18.5
Students per teacher	11.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Des Moines County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190579000187). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

North Hill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4Burlington · 1.4 mi Black Hawk Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4Burlington · 1.4 mi Edward Stone Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Burlington · 1.5 mi Burlington Community High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Burlington · 1.6 mi Notre Dame Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Burlington · 1.7 mi Burlington Notre Dame IncPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Burlington · 1.8 mi Sunnyside Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4Burlington · 2.5 mi Aldo Leopold Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 6Burlington · 2.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does James Wilson Grimes School serve?

James Wilson Grimes School serves kindergarten through grade 4.

How many students attend James Wilson Grimes School?

James Wilson Grimes School reported 212 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Grimes School?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 212 students and 18.5 teachers in federal data.

Is James Wilson Grimes School a public or charter school?

James Wilson Grimes School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James Wilson Grimes School in?

James Wilson Grimes School is part of Burlington Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/burlington-comm-school-district/

Where is James Wilson Grimes School located?

James Wilson Grimes School is at 800 South St., Burlington, IA 52601. The phone number is (319) 753-0420.

How many other schools are near James Wilson Grimes School?

There are 10 other schools within 5 miles of James Wilson Grimes School in our directory.