- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grimes, IA
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Federal NCES profile for Dallas Center-Grimes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190852000451
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallas Center-Grimes High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Grimes · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dallas Center-Grimes High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Center-Grimes High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Grimes, IA.
School address
District: Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190852000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Dallas Center-Grimes High School grew from 978 students in 2022-23 to 1,027 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 190852000451 · Grimes, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 19.2:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School (586 students)
Dallas Center-Grimes High School grew from 978 students in 2022-23 to 1,027 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Dallas Center-Grimes High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
1,073 students
- Dallas Center-
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
586 students
- Dc-G Oak View
Dc-G Oak View
537 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
530 students
- South Prairie
South Prairie Elementary
436 students
- North Ridge El 412
North Ridge Elementary
412 students
What this shows Dallas Center-Grimes High School reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dallas Center-Grimes High School compares
Dallas Center-Grimes High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 61% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Iowa - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Dallas Center-Grimes High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District reports $11,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dallas Center-Grimes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dc-G Oak View | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallas Center-Grimes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,073 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Center-Grimes High School
How many students attend Dallas Center-Grimes High School?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grimes, IA. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 1,027 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Center-Grimes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Center-Grimes High School is 19.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dallas Center-Grimes High School?
14.3% of students at Dallas Center-Grimes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallas Center-Grimes High School?
The largest demographic group at Dallas Center-Grimes High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Grimes, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dallas Center-Grimes High School?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dallas Center-Grimes High School rank among public schools in Grimes?
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Center-Grimes High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Grimes, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grimes on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
Besides Dallas Center-Grimes High School, Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District also operates Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School (586 students), Dc-G Oak View (537 students), and Heritage Elementary (530 students). See the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District district page for the complete list.