NORTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District school district, located in Grimes, IA with about 483 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, North Ridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Grimes, Iowa, serving as part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment focused on academic excellence and social-emotional development for students in the primary grade levels. As part of a rapidly growing district, North Ridge is known for its commitment to community engagement and preparing students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the DCG school system.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for student growth in character and collaboration. By utilizing the resources of the Dallas Center-Grimes district, North Ridge offers a structured yet nurturing atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families can find more information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic programs on the district’s official website at http://www.dcgschools.com.

For more information, contact North Ridge Elementary at (515) 986-5674 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 NW 27th St
Grimes, IA 50111
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NORTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Grimes, IA with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
483
Teachers:
30.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 483 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.