Dallas Center Elementary

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

www.dcgschools.com

199 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Dallas Center Elementary is a public school located in Dallas Center, Iowa, serving students as part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District. Situated at 1205 13th St, the school is central to the local community and is recognized for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners, preparing them for future success within the district’s educational progression.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Dallas Center-Grimes district, which emphasizes high standards, community engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By leveraging the resources of a well-regarded district, Dallas Center Elementary provides its students with access to a variety of extracurricular opportunities and dedicated staff members who prioritize personalized instruction. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific curriculum details can find further information on the district’s official website at http://www.dcgschools.com.

199

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dallas Center Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
187 (94.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.0 %)
Two or More
3 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
Phone:	(515)992-3838
Website:	http://www.dcgschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dallas Center Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dallas Center Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	104	52.3%
Male	95	47.7%

Elementary School 2nd - 5th