South Prairie Elementary School

The South Prairie Elementary School playground in Grimes has more than enough swings.

South Prairie Elementary School in Grimes has many options for students who want to be active.

South Prairie Elementary School in Grimes keeps the school well maintained.

South Prairie Elementary has several areas of outdoor games and playgrounds.

South Prairie Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

500 S James St, Grimes, IA

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

406 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
72%

Reading Proficiency
82%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

82%

Math Proficiency

72%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

13.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

489:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.8%

Female

48.2%

White

78.5%

Black

11.5%

Two or more races

4.4%

Hispanic

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.5%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

2/2/2015

Mrs. Lefebvre has been a great teacher to my son this year! I wish this was the sentiment I felt about the entire school. We are pulling my son who has been here for two years out next year and open enrolling him back to Urbandale where he was previously. The administrative staff are just awful, rud...

5.0 parent

7/6/2012

South Prairie is a student-focused, results driven elementary that gives children of all skill levels opportunites to improve and excel. I am a mother of two girls, one going into 3rd and one going into Kindergarten. My younger daughter attended preschool at South Prairie this past year. My older da...

5.0 parent

2/11/2011

This is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers! My child loved his time at South Praire! Great teacher communication.

5.0 teacher

9/20/2010

Great school. Experienced, caring staff. Supportive parents. Challenging academic program. Many supportive programs. Progressive school district.

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List Price Range

$163K - $1.6M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$377,916

Median Lot Size

10,018 Sq Ft

% Renters

27%

Household Income

$113,767

% of College Grads

47.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,618 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

69.7%

Homes for Sale

$135,900
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 864 Sq Ft
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- 2 Baths
- 1,630 Sq Ft
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Dallas Center - Grimes High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Johnston Senior High School

10th to 12th
Public

A-

Des Moines Christian Schools

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

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Grills
Picnic Area
Trails

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Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Volleyball

North Pointe Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Grimes South Sports Complex

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Skateboard

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Basketball
Fishing
Trails

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Volleyball
Playground
Parking Lot

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Picnic Area
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