Heritage Elementary

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

500 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd
Grimes, IA 50111

www.dcgschools.com

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary is a public school located in Grimes, Iowa, serving students as part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and a student-centered approach to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Heritage Elementary is known for being a hub of community engagement, often encouraging parent involvement and collaboration to enrich the student experience. The school is situated in a growing residential area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing high-quality resources and facilities that cater to a diverse student body. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a well-rounded extracurricular program, Heritage Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

530

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	25
Black	43
Asian	12
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
427 (80.6%)
Black
43 (8.1%)
Hispanic
25 (4.7%)
Two or More
22 (4.2%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
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)300-9627
Website:	http://www.dcgschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 197

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 68