Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

District Overview
Situated at 2405 W 1st Street in Grimes, Iowa, the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District serves as a primary educational anchor within the Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan region. Operating as an active, non-charter public school system, the district provides a continuous academic journey spanning from early pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Nestled in a rural fringe setting that blends community-centered living with suburban convenience, the district supports a diverse student body of 3,760 enrolled pupils distributed across seven operational school campuses.

To support its growing student body, the district maintains a robust operational workforce comprising over 1,045 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 497 full-time classroom teachers, supported by approximately 140 instructional aides and more than 400 specialized support staff personnel. For parents seeking a supportive learning environment, students pursuing comprehensive academics, and educational researchers studying midwestern school dynamics, the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District represents a fully equipped and well-staffed public system tailored to long-term student success.
7
Total Schools
3,760
Total Students
497.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,153
Hispanic186
Black234
Asian51
Two or More130
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    3,153 (83.9%)
  • Black
    234 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    186 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    130 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    51 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,760*
Teachers (FTE):497.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6