Excellent
#229 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 18% in state
North Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District · Grimes, IA
A Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
255 SW Jazzwood Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
- Math 84% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at North Ridge Elementary score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 84% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Ridge 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
Powered by
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| South Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Beaver Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Horizon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 3.7 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
- #2 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
North Ridge Elementary is listed in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Ridge Elementary
North Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Grimes, IA, part of Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Ridge Elementary
What grades does North Ridge Elementary serve?
North Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend North Ridge Elementary?
North Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Ridge Elementary rank in IA?
North Ridge Elementary ranks #229 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 North Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Ridge Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, North Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Ridge Elementary?
10.4% of students at North Ridge 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (515) 986-5674
- 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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.