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Enrollment
530
Elementary
DISTRICT 387 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190852002242
Heritage Elementary
500 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes, IA 50111 · (515) 300-9627 · Polk County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL530 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
107 students
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 41%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 197 | 37% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 57 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 77 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 68 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (67) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (68).
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Heritage Elementary→Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School→DC-G Oak View→Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Based on grade levels within Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Heritage Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary this school | 530 | 20.2% | N/A |
| Westwood Elementary School Ankeny | 551 | 17.6% | 82.9% |
| Crocker Elementary School Ankeny | 489 | 21.5% | 80.1% |
| Christine Grant Elementary North Liberty | 426 | 18.5% | 76.0% |
| Anderson Elementary School Bondurant | 531 | 22.4% | 77.6% |
| Lakewood Elementary School Norwalk | 554 | 17.3% | 79.3% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Heritage Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 530 | #86 of 705 | #29 of 89 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #546 of 561 | #82 of 86 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.0% | #313 of 561 | #76 of 86 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.2% | #592 of 666 | #75 of 89 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.3% | #135 of 168 | #13 of 16 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
530
-34 (-6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 17.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 530 | 30.4 | 17.4:1 | 20% (107) |
| 2023-24 | 567 | 28.2 | 20.1:1 | 16% (91) |
| 2022-23 | 586 | 29.1 | 20.1:1 | 16% (93) |
| 2020-21 | 564 | 32 | 17.6:1 | 10% (57) |
| 2017-18 | 513 | 25 | 20.5:1 | 11% (55) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Heritage Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (513 to 530); teachers up 22% (25 to 30.4).
About Heritage Elementary
Grimes, Iowa, is home to Heritage Elementary, a large elementary school. The grade span is pre-K through 4, and enrollment is 530 students. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Iowa) has about 325 students.
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District, which runs Heritage Elementary, has 7 schools and 3,743 students.
Most students at Heritage Elementary are White: 81% of enrollment. Other groups make up 8% Black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. The chance that two students picked at random at Heritage Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 34%.
Teachers at Heritage Elementary total 30.4 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 17.4:1. The 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa is lower than this school's figure. The school counts 107 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 20%. The average for public schools in Polk County is 49%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Polk County, median household income is about $83,576, roughly 40% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Heritage Elementary is one of 137 public schools in Polk County, which together enroll about 77,436 students.
North Ridge Elementary is located about 0.7 miles from Heritage Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Heritage Elementary as Suburb: Large.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 530 was 6% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 564.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Heritage Elementary. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
503,175
Census ACS
Median income
$83,576
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
137
77,436 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
- Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolHigh · 1,073 students
- Dallas Center-Grimes Middle SchoolMiddle · 586 students
- DC-G Oak ViewMiddle · 537 students
- South Prairie ElementaryElementary · 436 students
- North Ridge ElementaryElementary · 412 students
- Dallas Center ElementaryElementary · 169 students
Other schools in Grimes
- Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolHigh · 1,073 students
- DC-G Oak ViewMiddle · 537 students
- South Prairie ElementaryElementary · 436 students
- North Ridge ElementaryElementary · 412 students
Other Heritage Elementary schools
47 other US public schools in 24 states are named Heritage Elementary. Heritage Elementary is the 22nd largest of the 48.
- Heritage ElementaryAnkeny, IA · 604 students
- HERITAGE ELEMENTARYWENTZVILLE, MO · 1,039 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolMadison, AL · 869 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolGLENDALE, AZ · 832 students
- HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGREENACRES, FL · 817 students
Nearby schools
- North Ridge Elementary0.7 mi · 412
- South Prairie Elementary1.3 mi · 436
- Dallas Center-Grimes High School1.9 mi · 1,073
- DC-G Oak View2.2 mi · 537
- Johnston Senior High School2.3 mi · 1,820
- Horizon Elementary3.1 mi · 613
Frequently asked questions
About Heritage ElementaryHow large is Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary enrolls approximately 530 students in grades PK-04.
Is Heritage Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Heritage Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Heritage Elementary have?
Heritage Elementary employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Heritage Elementary?
Student demographics at Heritage Elementary are roughly 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 8% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Heritage Elementary in?
Heritage Elementary is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.
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