Serving 208 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dallas Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dallas Center Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
![This chart displays total students of Dallas Center Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Dallas Center Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-PNPYl5.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Dallas Center Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Center Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Dallas Center Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Dallas Center Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-boT5A2j.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-YbkRIT.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-Q6dVju.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-jp7D5Y.png)
Black
1%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-Bak8jN.png)
White
95%
73%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-PNPYoi.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-beB5yrV.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-XmFGqC.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Dallas Center Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Dallas Center Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-9j2CDB.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dallas Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/118000/117993/dallas-center-elementary-school-chart-beB5ysU.png)
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 #256 out of 1,233 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 64% 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?
208 students attend Dallas Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dallas Center Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas Center Elementary School?
Dallas Center Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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