Obverse
The portrait in left profile of George Washington.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QUARTER DOLLAR LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse
The building of the school and the teacher with the pupils are planted, planting a tree near the school. Inscriptions: at the top - "Foundation in Education", at the bottom - "Grant Wood".
Lettering: IOWA 1846 E PLURIBUS UNUM FOUNDATION IN EDUCATION