South Prairie Elementary

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

www.dcgschools.com

452 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

South Prairie Elementary, located at 500 S. James St. in Grimes, Iowa, serves as a primary educational hub within the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its young students while promoting social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a partnership between educators, families, and the local community, South Prairie aims to equip students with the essential skills and character traits needed for future academic success.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Dallas Center-Grimes district, which is known for its commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, South Prairie Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded experience, often integrating technology, character education, and collaborative activities into its curriculum. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find comprehensive information on the official district website at [www.dcgschools.com](http://www.dcgschools.com).

452

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Prairie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	18
Black	52
Asian	7
Two or More	20

White
355 (78.5 %)
Black
52 (11.5 %)
Two or More
20 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)

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)986-4057
Website:	http://www.dcgschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 121

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 69