Melcher-Dallas Elementary in Dallas, IA

At a glance

Reported students

157

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

11.98

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa elementary enrollment

11th percentile

Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

154

Melcher-Dallas Elementary: 157 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 162
Teachers (FTE): 13.51
Student–teacher ratio: 12:1

What the reported data says about Melcher-Dallas Elementary

Melcher-Dallas Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Dallas. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Melcher-Dallas Comm School District. NCES reports 157 students for 2024–25.

Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (97.5%) and multiracial (1.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Melcher-Dallas Elementary

1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 16%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 38.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White97.5%
Hispanic0%
Black0.6%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Melcher-Dallas High School

High · Grades 07–12

151 reported students

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Public schools near Melcher-Dallas Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Melcher-Dallas High School High · Melcher-Dallas Comm School District	07–12	151	0.9 mi
Knoxville High School High · Knoxville Comm School District	09–12	508	8.3 mi
Knoxville Middle School Middle · Knoxville Comm School District	06–08	323	8.3 mi
West Elementary Elementary · Knoxville Comm School District	PK–02	485	8.5 mi
Northstar Elementary School Elementary · Knoxville Comm School District	03–05	348	9.6 mi

Frequently asked questions about Melcher-Dallas Elementary

What grades does Melcher-Dallas Elementary serve?

Melcher-Dallas Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Melcher-Dallas Comm School District.

How many students attend Melcher-Dallas Elementary?

Melcher-Dallas Elementary reported 157 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 162 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Melcher-Dallas Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 157 students and 11.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Melcher-Dallas Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Melcher-Dallas Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Melcher-Dallas Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Melcher-Dallas Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

38.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Melcher-Dallas Elementary in?

Melcher-Dallas Elementary is part of Melcher-Dallas Comm School District, based in Melcher-Dallas, IA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Melcher-Dallas Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Melcher-Dallas High School (0.9 mi), Knoxville High School (8.3 mi), Knoxville Middle School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.