Very Good
#309 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 24% in state
Radiant Elementary School
Elementary School · Waukee Comm School District · Urbandale, IA
A Waukee Comm School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5050 170th ST, Urbandale, IA 50323
- Math 83% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Radiant Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 78% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Radiant 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$173,659
Median home value
$456,600
Median rent
$1,479/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50323; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Shuler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Grant Ragan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 546 | 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.
Waukee Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $11,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Radiant Elementary School is listed in Waukee Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Radiant Elementary School
Radiant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Urbandale, IA, part of Waukee Comm School District, serving approximately 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Radiant Elementary School
What grades does Radiant Elementary School serve?
Radiant Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Radiant Elementary School?
Radiant Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radiant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radiant Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Radiant Elementary School rank in IA?
Radiant Elementary School ranks #309 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Radiant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Radiant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Radiant Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Radiant Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Radiant Elementary School a charter school?
No, Radiant Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Radiant Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Radiant Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Radiant Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Radiant 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (515) 987-5161
- Area population (ZIP 50323)
- 17,065
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 50323; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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