How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Radiant Elementary School | Walnut Hills Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Urbandale, IA | Urbandale, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 273 | 708 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.7% | 4.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Radiant Elementary School | Walnut Hills Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,927 | $11,927 |
| District | Waukee Community School District | Waukee Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Radiant Elementary School | Walnut Hills Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 77.3% |
| African American | 16.5% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Radiant Elementary School | Walnut Hills Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 385:1 | 644:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.