Dike Elementary School

www.dnhcsd.org

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Dike Elementary School is a key component of the Dike-New Hartford Community School District, located in Dike, Iowa. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their transition into the district’s middle and high school programs. As part of a consolidated district, the school benefits from shared resources and a community-centered approach that emphasizes high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its students, fostering a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding Dike community. By utilizing the district’s overarching educational philosophy found on their website, Dike Elementary strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and excellence. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives aimed at ensuring all students reach their full potential.

306

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dike Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
286 (93.5%)
Two or More
12 (3.9%)
Hispanic
3 (1.0%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
Phone:	(319)989-2487
Website:	http://www.dnhcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 39

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 67