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Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
7
Schools
3,747
Students
$14,832
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
17.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 3,747 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,832 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dallas Center ElementaryKG–04199
Heritage ElementaryPK–04586
North Ridge ElementaryKG–04427
South Prairie ElementaryKG–04452
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School05–06527
DC-G Oak View07–08578
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dallas Center-Grimes High School09–12978
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,832Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
46%
State
47.4%
Local (property tax)
45.8%
Federal
6.8%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,747
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,747 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District spend per student?
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District spends $14,832 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
17% of students in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
No, Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District serve?
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.