What grades does North Ridge Elementary serve?

North Ridge Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Grimes area.

Where is North Ridge Elementary located?

North Ridge Elementary is a urban school in Grimes, IA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Elementary is 14.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Grimes, IA?

Schools in Grimes include North Ridge Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Grimes area.

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North Ridge Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Grimes, Iowa|Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

Grimes, IA 50111

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

1:00 pm dismissal

Oct

Wed

Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

1:00 pm dismissal

Oct

Wed

Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

1:00 pm dismissal

Oct

Fri

End of 1st QuarterEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

NO SCHOOL PK-12

Oct

Tue

Start of 2nd QuarterEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–4

Enrollment

423

Student:Teacher

14.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

10.4%

Phone

(515)986-5674

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

87%

96th percentile in IA

Math Proficiency

91%

99th percentile in IA

Chronic Absenteeism

7.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

21 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1

Near average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

430

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

27.7

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,408

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,001

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,895

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 46%Local 51%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$287,903

+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr

Des Moines, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.6%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Uninsured residents

7.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

409

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

388

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

92%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

412

Current enrollment

Declining(-21% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Early Dismissal

1:00 pm dismissal

half_day

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Early Dismissal

1:00 pm dismissal

half_day

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Early Dismissal

1:00 pm dismissal

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District. North Ridge Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	End of 1st QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL PK-12	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Start of 2nd QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Teacher Comp DayDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00 pm dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	End of 2nd Quarter / End of 1st SemesterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL PK-12	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK, Jr. DayDistrict-wide NO SCHOOL - Staff PD	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Start of 3rd Quarter / Start of 2nd SemesterDistrict-wide	Event	—