North Ridge Elementary

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

www.dcgschools.com

412 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

North Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Grimes, Iowa, serving as part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment focused on academic excellence and social-emotional development for students in the primary grade levels. As part of a rapidly growing district, North Ridge is known for its commitment to community engagement and preparing students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the DCG school system.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for student growth in character and collaboration. By utilizing the resources of the Dallas Center-Grimes district, North Ridge offers a structured yet nurturing atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families can find more information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic programs on the district’s official website at http://www.dcgschools.com.

412

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	15
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
371 (90.0%)
Hispanic
15 (3.6%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
Black
7 (1.7%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)986-5674
Website:	http://www.dcgschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 89