A+
Excellent
100/100

North Ridge Elementary

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 400 NW 27th St, Grimes, IA 50111
Overall
A+
100/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 89% · Math 94% proficient · 99th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Iowa for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

100
Repit Score
out of 100
423
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%99/100reading 99th percentile, math 99th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +22 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency89% (+20 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency94% (+25 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%92%reading +19 pts, math +16 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 400 NW 27th St
City Grimes
ZIP Code 50111
District 1908520
NCES School ID 190852002099
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50111

Understanding the community around North Ridge Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,971
Per Capita Income $42,939
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.1%
High School or Higher 98.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $279,400
Median Rent $1,042
Owner-Occupied 68.4%
Renter-Occupied 31.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Ridge Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.7%
Hispanic/Latino 3.8%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Black 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 423
Teachers (FTE) 29.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Ridge Elementary?
North Ridge Elementary has a Repit School Score of 100 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Ridge Elementary?
North Ridge Elementary has 423 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does North Ridge Elementary serve?
North Ridge Elementary serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Ridge Elementary receive per student?
North Ridge Elementary receives $14,613 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Ridge Elementary in 50111 ▼
Avg Home Value
$348,772
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,367
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
31.6%

Other Schools in 50111

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026