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Enrollment
412
Elementary
DISTRICT 387 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190852002099
North Ridge Elementary
400 NW 27th St, Grimes, IA 50111 · (515) 986-5674 · Polk County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL412 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 85 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 76 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 98 | 24% |
| Grade 4 | 89 | 22% |
This year's kindergarten class (85) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (89).
Student demographics
19%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
North Ridge 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 North Ridge Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge Elementary this school | 412 | 13.3% | N/A |
| Peosta Elementary School Peosta | 425 | 11.1% | 80.2% |
| Treynor Elementary School Treynor | 366 | 15.0% | 88.9% |
| Irving Elementary School Indianola | 395 | 14.9% | 85.5% |
| Abbie Grove Elementary Ankeny | 445 | 11.5% | N/A |
| Lisbon Elementary School Lisbon | 461 | 12.6% | 78.5% |
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 North Ridge Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 412 | #202 of 705 | #48 of 89 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #418 of 561 | #56 of 86 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.6% | #444 of 561 | #84 of 86 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 13.3% | #635 of 666 | #81 of 89 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.7% | #155 of 359 | #29 of 64 |
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
412
-75 (-15%) vs 2020
+70% since 2010-11, when it was 242
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 15.7:1
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 | 412 | 28.2 | 14.6:1 | 13% (55) |
| 2023-24 | 423 | 29.9 | 14.2:1 | 10% (44) |
| 2022-23 | 427 | 28.7 | 14.9:1 | 8% (34) |
| 2020-21 | 487 | 31 | 15.7:1 | 4% (21) |
| 2017-18 | 483 | 30.5 | 15.9:1 | 6% (31) |
| 2015-16 | 489 | 24 | 20.4:1 | 17% (84) |
| 2010-11 | 242 | 14 | 17.3:1 | 16% (38) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Ridge Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (483 to 412); teachers down 7% (30.5 to 28.2).
About North Ridge Elementary
North Ridge Elementary is an elementary school in Grimes, Iowa, according to federal school records. The student body numbers 412 students, from kindergarten through 4. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Iowa) has about 325 students.
North Ridge Elementary is run by Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District, whose 7 schools enroll 3,743 students.
The student body at North Ridge Elementary is 90% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. The White share of the county population is lower, at 76%. Pick two students at random and there is a 19% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Staffing totals 28.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. On average, elementary schools in Iowa have 13.7:1, compared with 14.6:1 here. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at North Ridge Elementary is 13%. The 49% average for public schools in Polk County is 36 points higher.
Among Polk County residents, the median household income is $83,576, about 40% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Besides North Ridge Elementary, Polk County has 136 other public schools.
Heritage Elementary is the closest public school, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of North Ridge Elementary.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
North Ridge Elementary's enrollment declined from 487 in 2020-21 to 412 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 15.7:1 to 14.6:1.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at North Ridge Elementary. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
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
- Heritage ElementaryElementary · 530 students
- South Prairie ElementaryElementary · 436 students
- Dallas Center ElementaryElementary · 169 students
Other schools in Grimes
- Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolHigh · 1,073 students
- DC-G Oak ViewMiddle · 537 students
- Heritage ElementaryElementary · 530 students
- South Prairie ElementaryElementary · 436 students
Other North Ridge Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 4 states are named North Ridge Elementary. North Ridge Elementary is the 5th largest of the 6.
- North Ridge ElementaryWaverly, IA · 397 students
- North Ridge ElementaryRaleigh, NC · 730 students
- North Ridge ElementaryMoreno Valley, CA · 700 students
- North Ridge Elementary SchoolLUBBOCK, TX · 585 students
- North Ridge Elementary SchoolNORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX · 510 students
Nearby schools
- Heritage Elementary0.7 mi · 530
- South Prairie Elementary1.7 mi · 436
- Dallas Center-Grimes High School1.8 mi · 1,073
- DC-G Oak View2.4 mi · 537
- Johnston Senior High School3.0 mi · 1,820
- Waterford Elementary School3.7 mi · 464
Frequently asked questions
About North Ridge ElementaryHow many students attend North Ridge Elementary?
North Ridge Elementary enrolls approximately 412 students in grades KG-04.
Is North Ridge Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Ridge Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Ridge Elementary is approximately 14.6:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Ridge Elementary?
At North Ridge Elementary, the student body is approximately 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is North Ridge Elementary in?
North Ridge Elementary is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.