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Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

Public school district · Grimes, IA · NCES 1908520

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At a glance

Reported students

3,760

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

7

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

15.1:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$11,347

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$6,964

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
3,440
Teachers (FTE)
222.45
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1

What current records say about Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District operates 7 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Grimes, Iowa. NCES reports 3,760 students and 248.7 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Iowa agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 24 of 325 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $11,347 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,964 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 301 of 325 in Iowa. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
0.9%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
9.2%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
248.7
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$42,745,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

Grimes, Iowa

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 41.6891, -93.8196

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White83.9%
  • Hispanic4.9%
  • Black6.2%
  • Asian1.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial3.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary442414.1:10
Middle256214.4:10
High11,07316.8:10

Explore schools in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

7 current directory entries

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Showing 1–7 of 7 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Dallas Center ElementaryElementaryKG–0416911.6:1
Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolHigh09–121,07316.8:1
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle SchoolMiddle05–0658613.6:1
DC-G Oak ViewMiddle07–0853715.2:1
Heritage ElementaryElementaryPK–0453017.4:1
North Ridge ElementaryElementaryKG–0441214.6:1
South Prairie ElementaryElementaryKG–0443613.5:1

Cities served by Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

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Frequently asked questions about Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

How many schools are in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District has 7 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

How many students attend Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?

NCES reports 3,760 students for 2024–25, served by 248.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 24 of 325 Iowa agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 3,440 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?

The district-wide ratio is 15.1:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $11,347 in current expenditure per pupil, including $6,964 for instruction. That ranks 301 of 325 comparable Iowa agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?

Dallas Center-Grimes High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,073 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (515) 992-3866 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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