Radiant Elementary School

Summary:

Radiant Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Urbandale, Iowa, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 682 students. The school is part of the Waukee Community School District, which is ranked 44 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Radiant Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Radiant Elementary School's 5th-grade students scored 82.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Waukee Community School District's 81.1% and the state's 69%. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 78.74% White, 4.25% African American, 4.4% Hispanic, and 7.18% Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Radiant Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 8.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to some of the nearby schools like Maple Grove Elementary (34.17%) and Eason Elementary (31.2%).

Radiant Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking between 62 and 117 out of 567-574 schools over the past four school years. When compared to other nearby schools within the Waukee Community School District, Radiant Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as ISASP test scores and statewide rankings. While Radiant Elementary School is already performing at a high level, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where the school's performance is slightly lower than the district or state averages, such as 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5050 170th ST
       Urbandale, IA  50323


(515) 987-5161

District: Waukee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools


Students who attend Radiant Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Waukee Middle School
High:    Northwest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  682

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Asian:
7.2%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.8% Help


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Compare Details Radiant Elementary School ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.54. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Radiant Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waukee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukee Community School District 44th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Radiant Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.36 117th 567 79.4%
2022 83.11 62nd 574 89.2%
2023 81.69 67th 565 88.1%
2024 78.54 78th 557 86.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Radiant Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 471 31 49 30 1 0 25 0 607
2021 506 40 58 35 2 0 27 0 668
2022 470 17 42 19 0 0 26 0 574
2023 537 29 49 30 0 0 37 0 682

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Radiant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 607 40.7 14.8 13.7
2021 668 44.9 14.8 14.2
2022 574 47.4 12.0 7
2023 682 42.9 15.8 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Radiant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 607 40.7 14.8 13.7
2021 668 44.9 14.8 14.2
2022 574 47.4 12.0 7
2023 682 42.9 15.8 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Radiant Elementary School ranks 78th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Radiant Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waukee Middle School
High : Northwest High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended Radiant Elementary School.

Students at Radiant Elementary School are 79% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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