Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dallas Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59%
- Attendance Zone: Dallas Center Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Grimes, IA, covering approximately 79.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dallas Center Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dallas Center Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Center Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas Center Elementary School's ranking?
Dallas Center Elementary School is ranked #336 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Dallas Center Elementary School often compared to?
Dallas Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodward-granger Elementary School, Desoto Intermediate School, Van Meter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Dallas Center Elementary School?
169 students attend Dallas Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dallas Center Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas Center Elementary School?
Dallas Center Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Center Elementary School offer ?
Dallas Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dallas Center Elementary School part of?
Dallas Center Elementary School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.
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