Melcher-Dallas Elementary

157 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Melcher-Dallas Elementary, located at 1003 E Park St in Dallas, Iowa, serves as the primary educational hub for elementary-aged children within the Melcher-Dallas Community School District. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on foundational learning, character development, and academic growth. The school plays a vital role in the local community, serving as a central point for families and providing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of its rural student population.

The curriculum at Melcher-Dallas Elementary is designed to prepare students for their future academic endeavors by emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating opportunities for social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed. Overall, the institution is dedicated to creating a positive, safe, and engaging learning experience that helps students build the essential skills required for middle school and beyond.

157

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melcher-Dallas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
153 (97.5%)
Two or More
3 (1.9%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Melcher-Dallas Comm School District
Phone:	(641)947-3151
Website:	http://www.melcher-dallascsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 18