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South Prairie Elementary School

South Prairie Elementary School is a public primary school in Grimes, IA, serving grades K–4, rated A, with 436 students and a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
K–4
Enrollment
436
Students per teacher
13.5:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White70%
Black17%
Hispanic8%
Two or more races5%
Asian0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
30%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-10.1%
Prior-year enrollment
485

Homes assigned to this school

1,039 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Prairie Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
500 S James St, Grimes, IA 50111
Phone
(515) 986-4057
Website
dcgschools.com
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
190852002029
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School district

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

District rating
A
Schools
7
Students
3,760
Spending per student
$10,585
Teachers (FTE)
249
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About South Prairie Elementary School

How is South Prairie Elementary School rated?

South Prairie Elementary School holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District is rated A overall.

What grades does South Prairie Elementary School serve?

South Prairie Elementary School serves grades K–4 as a primary school.

How many students attend South Prairie Elementary School?

436 students attend South Prairie Elementary School, down from 485 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Prairie Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,039 residential properties to South Prairie Elementary School in and around Grimes. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is South Prairie Elementary School in?

South Prairie Elementary School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, which reports 7 schools, 3,760 students and $10,585 of spending per student.