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Dallas Center Elementary

Public Grades K-4

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Dallas Center Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dallas Center, Iowa, serving 179 students in grades K-4 and part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, which is ranked 35 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dallas Center Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, 97.4% of 3rd graders and 84.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 85.7% for the district and 75.8% for the state. The school's strong performance is reflected in its 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has experienced a higher rate of chronic absenteeism in recent years, ranging from 6.5% to 23.4%, which may be an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools in the Waukee Community School District, Dallas Center Elementary generally outperforms them in Mathematics, but some Waukee schools, such as Shuler Elementary and Walnut Hills Elementary, have even higher academic performance in certain areas, suggesting that Dallas Center Elementary could learn from their best practices.

169

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,581

Per pupil spending ?

23.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1205 13th St
Dallas Center, IA 50063

(515) 992-3838

District: Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

Students who attend Dallas Center Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
	Dc-G Oak View
High:	Dallas Center-Grimes High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 84th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (90% vs 73% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school90%

District avg85%

Iowa avg73%

30^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

35^th of 313Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	86.6	30 of 576	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	72.6	129 of 557	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	55.6	281 of 565	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.6	169 of 574	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	71.8	142 of 567	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	66.5	200 of 603	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	237 of 567	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	82.9	43 of 574	92.5%	★★★★★
2016	77.9	89 of 599	85.1%	★★★★☆
2015	76.7	100 of 616	83.8%	★★★★☆
2014	72.5	134 of 603	77.8%	★★★★☆
2013	72.6	121 of 624	80.6%	★★★★☆
2012	65.2	216 of 626	65.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics91%+15 vs state

English Language Arts89%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dallas Center Elementary	Public	K-4	1205 13th St	Dallas Center	50063	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 992-3838	169	15	11.6	23.7%	158 (93.5%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	86.6	30^th of 576 public elementary schools	94.8%		72.6	129^th of 557 public elementary schools	76.8%	99	84.2	93.5		97.4	84.8			$13,581	$653	$12,928
Adel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1608 Grove St.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 993-4285	403	31	12.9	16.1%	364 (90.3%)	6 (1.5%)	20 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)								(n/a)								$11,491	$454	$11,038
Radiant Elementary School	Public	K-5	5050 170th ST	Urbandale	50323	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5161	273	23	11.7	30.4%	150 (54.9%)	45 (16.5%)	25 (9.2%)	27 (9.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	22 (8.1%)	61.1	254^th of 576 public elementary schools	55.9%		78.5	78^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.0%	176	72.4	77.8	71.7	86.2	77.8	84.8	58.7
Meadow View Elementary	Public	2-4	1300 S. 15th Street	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 993-4283	520	40	13.0	19.6%	467 (89.8%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	78.2	93^rd of 576 public elementary schools	83.9%		76.4	99^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.2%	6	79.9	87.0		85.4	85.3
Grant Ragan Elementary School	Public	K-5	645 NE Dartmoor Drive	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-0435	666	47	14.1	28.2%	419 (62.9%)	64 (9.6%)	85 (12.8%)	50 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.8%)	65.4	220^th of 576 public elementary schools	61.8%		77.8	84^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.9%	136	80.2	78.2	75.0	82.0	73.6	78.7	69.4	$10,993	$199	$10,794
Waukee Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 6th St	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5193	706	46	15.4	20.5%	471 (66.7%)	57 (8.1%)	67 (9.5%)	43 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (9.3%)	81.5	59^th of 576 public elementary schools	89.8%		76.5	98^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.4%	39	85.0	86.3	81.1	89.0	86.3	82.8	80.3	$10,849	$259	$10,590
Waterford Elementary School	Public	K-5	5635 156th ST	Urbandale	50323	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5161	464	30	15.4	10.1%	352 (75.9%)	34 (7.3%)	22 (4.7%)	42 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Shuler Elementary School	Public	K-5	16400 Douglas Parkway	Clive	50325	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-8597	592	40	14.7	6.6%	470 (79.4%)	20 (3.4%)	26 (4.4%)	34 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.8%)	87.3	23^rd of 576 public elementary schools	96.0%		87.6	20^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.4%	3	89.8	84.1	86.3	92.6	88.8	92.7	85.5	$10,872	$236	$10,636
Walnut Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	4240 156th St	Urbandale	50323	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3585	708	41	17.2	7.1%	547 (77.3%)	30 (4.2%)	43 (6.1%)	43 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.4%)	92.2	8^th of 576 public elementary schools	98.6%		92.5	5^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.1%	3	90.0	94.9	91.9	91.7	97.1	96.3	84.6	$11,663	$253	$11,410
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	965 Ashworth RD	Waukee	59263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5160	630	37	16.9	18.6%	424 (67.3%)	52 (8.3%)	45 (7.1%)	72 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.7%)	74	128^th of 576 public elementary schools	77.8%		73.8	120^th of 557 public elementary schools	78.5%	8	82.0	86.0	72.5	87.0	86.0	86.3	66.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas Center Elementary

How many students attend Dallas Center Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 169 students attended Dallas Center Elementary.

Is Dallas Center Elementary a good school?

Yes. Dallas Center Elementary ranks in the top 5.2% of Iowa elementary schools.

What district is Dallas Center Elementary in?

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Dallas Center Elementary?

Students at Dallas Center Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Dallas Center Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dallas Center Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Middle : Dc-G Oak View
High : Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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