Mission: The mission of Grant Wood Elementary is to provide a safe, positive, caring, and inclusive learning environment that helps maximize every student’s knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes. It is our mission to empower each student to become a positive influence in an ever-changing democratic society within the global setting. Our mission is to provide a high quality learning experience of rigor with care for ALL our students through our diverse and dedicated staff, families, and community. 

Contact Information

1930 Lakeside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-688-1180
Fax: 319-688-1181 

• Ernie Cox, Principal, cox.ernie@iowacityschools.org
• Ryan Brown, School Facilitator, brown.ryan@iowacityschools.org 
• Kayla Strand, SFA (Student Family Advocate), strand.kayla@iowacityschools.org 

2021-22 Enrollment: 399

Grade Level Organization: PreSchool (AM); Kindergarten - 6th (Straight Grades) 

Standard District Programs:

Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Gifted & Talented (ELP), Orchestra Instruction (4th-6th), Band Instruction (5th-6th), Art, Music, PE, Library/Technology, Guidance, Level I Special Education, Reading Recovery, Hot Lunch 

Additional Programs:

English Language Learners (ELL)

ICCSD Pre-School (currently, AM only at Wood)

BASP (currently, only ASP: After-School Program provided by Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County)

Special Education Support and Services:

Categorical Special Education 

Students attend South East Junior High and City High School