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Olmsted Elementary School

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Olmsted Elementary School ranks 337 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

337^th

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of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Olmsted Elementary School is a public elementary school in Urbandale, Iowa, serving 641 students in grades PK-5. While part of the generally well-performing Urbandale Community School District, Olmsted appears to be underperforming compared to nearby schools and the district average on several key metrics.

Olmsted Elementary has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.1% to 23.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's test scores, while generally above the state average, lag behind the Urbandale Community School District averages across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, Olmsted's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 68.3% compared to the district's 78.6%, and its 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 75.8% compared to the district's 81.8%. Olmsted also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.59% to 46.68%, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Olmsted Elementary to other nearby schools within the Urbandale Community School District, such as Valerius Elementary and Karen Acres Elementary, Olmsted generally underperforms on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism, could be crucial in improving Olmsted Elementary's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

622

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

51%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7110 Prairie Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322

(515) 457-5100

District: Urbandale Community School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.3%

Hispanic:

16.7%

African American:

14.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 24th percentile in 2022 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2022

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg79%

Iowa avg71%

337^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 18 pts since 2022

From bottom 24% (2022) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

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126^th of 313Urbandale 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	48.6	337 of 576	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.7	366 of 557	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.2	366 of 565	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	437 of 574	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics72%~ state avg

English Language Arts71%~ state avg

Science64%~ state avg

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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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Olmsted Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7110 Prairie Avenue	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 457-5100	622	49	12.8	51.0%	319 (51.3%)	88 (14.1%)	104 (16.7%)	72 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.9%)	48.6	337^th of 576 public elementary schools	41.5%		44.7	366^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.3%	29	68.3	72.2	71.7				73.2	66.7	75.8				63.6
Karen Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	3500 74th St	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 457-5700	233	19	11.9	52.8%	122 (52.4%)	11 (4.7%)	48 (20.6%)	37 (15.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	64.7	225^th of 576 public elementary schools	60.9%		57.8	271^st of 557 public elementary schools	51.3%	46	89.5	81.1	72.5				92.1	62.2	77.5				67.5		$13,768	$98	$13,670
Moore Elementary School	Public	K-5	3725 52nd St	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8426	285	24	12.0	67.0%	101 (35.4%)	59 (20.7%)	61 (21.4%)	29 (10.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	32 (11.2%)	17.6	497^th of 576 public elementary schools	13.7%		10.4	510^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.4%	13	54.8	56.5	60.7				64.3	50.0	42.6				55.7		$16,099	$1,236	$14,863
Timber Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7370 NW 54th AVE	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 331-4379	667	47	14.0	27.3%	400 (60.0%)	69 (10.3%)	60 (9.0%)	95 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.4%)	61.9	247^th of 576 public elementary schools	57.1%		60.6	247^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.7%		75.2	79.5	71.6				83.8	77.7	68.6				70.6		$11,886	$401	$11,485
Valerius Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3305 92nd St	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 457-6500	598	47	12.7	43.3%	363 (60.7%)	62 (10.4%)	73 (12.2%)	68 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.0%)	77.2	103^rd of 576 public elementary schools	82.1%		61.8	228^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.1%	125	81.7	81.9	87.8				84.9	79.2	82.9				78.0
Hillis Elementary School	Public	K-5	2401 56th St	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8412	279	24	11.4	76.3%	100 (35.8%)	60 (21.5%)	71 (25.4%)	28 (10.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	4.2	557^th of 576 public elementary schools	3.3%		17.8	479^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.0%	78	38.1	50.0	41.5				50.0	56.5	34.1				29.3		$16,776	$1,702	$15,074
Crestview School of Inquiry	Public	PK, KG-6	8355 Franklin Avenue	Clive	50325	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 633-5700	558	48	11.6	84.1%	96 (17.2%)	54 (9.7%)	324 (58.1%)	65 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	11.3	524^th of 576 public elementary schools	9.0%		17.7	481^st of 557 public elementary schools	13.6%	43	50.7	43.1	54.5	58.6			50.7	39.2	54.5	60.3			50.9		$14,822	$670	$14,152
Clive Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	1600 73rd Street	Des Moines	50324	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 633-5800	551	43	12.6	59.7%	250 (45.4%)	100 (18.1%)	99 (18.0%)	41 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (10.7%)	49	334^th of 576 public elementary schools	42.0%		50.2	327^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.3%	7	62.0	74.6	75.4	79.1			64.8	71.2	72.5	73.5			66.7		$14,178	$481	$13,696
Cowles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	6401 College Ave	Des Moines	50324	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7818	392	23	16.7	20.2%	308 (78.6%)	4 (1.0%)	30 (7.7%)	12 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.2%)	70.6	167^th of 576 public elementary schools	71.0%		61	243^rd of 557 public elementary schools	56.4%	76	62.2	97.0	93.3	85.2	93.8	100.0	70.3	84.8	83.3	77.8	93.8	96.8	83.3	96.8	$14,566	$624	$13,942
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	4801 Franklin Ave 2nd	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Charter Organization: Concept Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 335-1937	150	8	18.7	79.3%	68 (45.3%)	41 (27.3%)	21 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (13.3%)	18.1	496^th of 576 public elementary schools	13.9%					(n/a)	36.8	50.0					73.7	58.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Olmsted Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Olmsted Elementary School?

Students at Olmsted Elementary School are 51% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% African American, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Olmsted Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 622 students attended Olmsted Elementary School.

What district is Olmsted Elementary School in?

Urbandale Community School District

Is Olmsted Elementary School a good school?

Olmsted Elementary School ranks 337^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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