How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District | Urbandale Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grimes, Iowa | Urbandale, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 3,767 | 4,308 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District | Urbandale Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,347 | $12,546 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| State Revenue | 47.4% | 37.5% |
| Local Revenue | 45.8% | 54.0% |
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
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Urbandale Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District | Urbandale Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 60.6% |
| African American | 6.2% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.8% | 33.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District | Urbandale Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 401.3:1 | 353.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.0% | 15.7% |
School Types
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Urbandale Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.