Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74%
- Attendance Zone: North Ridge Elementary serves the entire district of Grimes, IA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 79.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Ridge Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Ridge Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#5 out of 1223 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
North Ridge Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
North Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Prairie Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Ridge Elementary School?
412 students attend North Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of North Ridge Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Ridge Elementary School?
North Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Ridge Elementary School offer ?
North Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Ridge Elementary School part of?
North Ridge Elementary School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.
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