Enrollment
412
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grimes, IA
North Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190852002099
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ridge Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Grimes · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Grimes, IA.
School address
District: Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190852002099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ridge Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Ridge Elementary
North Ridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Grimes, Iowa, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 412 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Grimes's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Prairie Elementary (436 students): North Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 14.1:1).
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District also operates Dallas Center-Grimes High School (1,073 students) and Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School (586 students) alongside North Ridge Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Ridge Elementary compares
North Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 83% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, North Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District, which includes North Ridge Elementary.
$10,874
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Ridge Elementary 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dc-G Oak View | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Grimes
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Ridge Elementary
How many students attend North Ridge Elementary?
North Ridge Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grimes, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Ridge Elementary?
6.1% of students at North Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Ridge Elementary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Grimes, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ridge Elementary?
North Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Grimes?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge Elementary ranks #1 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.
Is North Ridge Elementary a good school?
North Ridge Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
Besides North Ridge Elementary, Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District also operates Dallas Center-Grimes High School (1,073 students), Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School (586 students), and Dc-G Oak View (537 students). See the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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