Dexter Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Dexter, IA Grades 03–05 Rural: Distant Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ C (69.6)
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Dexter Elementary School
Dexter, IA 50070
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ C (69.6)
186
Students
13.9
Teachers
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
(515)789-4480
Phone
http://www.wcvwildcats.org
Website

Dexter Elementary School is a public school administered by the West Central Valley Comm School District district in Dexter, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 186 students enrolled; a 13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
186.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 45% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.34:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
43.5%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 0% worse
School Details
School Name
Dexter Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
192750000671
State School ID
IA-396264 000-256264 409
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
803 Washington Street
City
Dexter
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50070
County
Dallas County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19012
State Leg. Lower
19023
Latitude
41.51991
Longitude
-94.22798
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
186
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.9
Teachers FTE
📐
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 81 43.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
West Central Valley Comm School District
LEAID
1927500
State LEA ID
IA-396264 000
Phone
(515)523-2187
Website
http://www.wcvwildcats.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Stuart
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$15,083K
Federal Revenue
$1,095K
State Revenue
$7,222K
Local Revenue
$6,766K
Total Expenditure
$14,180K
Instruction Exp.
$6,873K
Support Services
$4,612K
Other Current Exp.
$487K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Dexter Elementary School

1
West Central Valley High School
Stuart · High
3.9 mi
2
Stuart Elementary School
Stuart · Elementary
4.6 mi
3
West Central Valley Middle School
Redfield · Middle
5.3 mi
4
Earlham Elementary School
Earlham · Elementary
5.7 mi
5
Earlham Senior High School
Earlham · High
5.7 mi
6
Earlham Middle School
Earlham · Middle
5.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dexter Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
186 students are enrolled at Dexter Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Dexter Elementary School have?
Dexter Elementary School has 13.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Dexter Elementary School serve?
Dexter Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is Dexter Elementary School a charter school?
Dexter Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Dexter Elementary School located in?
Dexter Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Dexter Elementary School belong to?
Dexter Elementary School is part of the West Central Valley Comm School District school district.
How much does West Central Valley Comm School District spend per student?
The West Central Valley Comm School District district spends approximately $76,236,559 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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