- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
North Ridge Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 190852002099 · Grimes, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 14.7:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallas Center-Grimes High School (1,073 students)
North Ridge Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Ridge Elementary 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
- Dc-G Oak View
Dc-G Oak View
537 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
530 students
- South Prairie
South Prairie Elementary
436 students
- This school 412
North Ridge Elementary
412 students
What this shows North Ridge Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ridge Elementary compares
North Ridge Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.