- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grimes, IA
Dc-G Oak View
Federal NCES profile for Dc-G Oak View, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190852002174
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dc-G Oak View earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Grimes · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dc-G Oak View has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dc-G Oak View ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Grimes, IA.
School address
District: Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190852002174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Dc-G Oak View held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 190852002174 · Grimes, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 16.8:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallas Center-Grimes High School (1,073 students)
Dc-G Oak View held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Dc-G Oak View in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallas Center-
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
1,073 students
- Dallas Center-
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
586 students
- This school
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 Dc-G Oak View reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dc-G Oak View compares
Dc-G Oak View held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 64% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Dc-G Oak View is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Dc-G Oak View Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Center-Grimes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dc-G Oak View's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 middle 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dc-G Oak View
How many students attend Dc-G Oak View?
Dc-G Oak View has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grimes, IA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dc-G Oak View?
The student-teacher ratio at Dc-G Oak View is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dc-G Oak View?
13.1% of students at Dc-G Oak View are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dc-G Oak View?
The largest demographic group at Dc-G Oak View is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Grimes, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dc-G Oak View?
Dc-G Oak View has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dc-G Oak View rank among public schools in Grimes?
By Resource Investment Index, Dc-G Oak View ranks #5 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 Dc-G Oak View, Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District also operates Dallas Center-Grimes High School (1,073 students), Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School (586 students), and Heritage Elementary (530 students). See the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District district page for the complete list.