Excellent
#134 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 10% in state
Olmsted Elementary School
Elementary School · Urbandale Comm School District · Urbandale, IA
An Urbandale Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
7110 Prairie Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322
- Math 72% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olmsted Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2022, reaching 71% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 9 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olmsted Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Urbandale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,323
Median home value
$263,900
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| St Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Moore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Timber Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 663 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Urbandale Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olmsted Elementary School is listed in Urbandale Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olmsted Elementary School
Olmsted Elementary School is a public elementary school in Urbandale, IA, part of Urbandale Comm School District, serving approximately 641 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olmsted Elementary School
What grades does Olmsted Elementary School serve?
Olmsted Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Olmsted Elementary School?
Olmsted Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 641 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olmsted Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olmsted Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olmsted Elementary School rank in IA?
Olmsted Elementary School ranks #134 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Olmsted Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olmsted Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Olmsted Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olmsted Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Olmsted Elementary School a charter school?
No, Olmsted Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olmsted Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Olmsted Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olmsted Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Olmsted Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (515) 457-5100
- Area population (ZIP 50322)
- 31,694
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50322; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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