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#1199 of 1,280 schools in IA
Heritage Elementary
Elementary School · Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District · Grimes, IA
A Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
255 SW Jazzwood Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Elementary score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heritage Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,352
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| South Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Beaver Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Horizon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 673 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Elementary is listed in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school in Grimes, IA, part of Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District, serving approximately 567 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Elementary
What grades does Heritage Elementary serve?
Heritage Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Elementary rank in IA?
Heritage Elementary ranks #1,199 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Heritage Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heritage Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Heritage Elementary a charter school?
No, Heritage Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Elementary a Title I school?
No, Heritage Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Elementary?
16.0% of students at Heritage Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (515) 300-9627
- Area population (ZIP 50111)
- 16,254
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50111; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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