- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Urbandale, IA
Olmsted Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olmsted Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192868002302
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olmsted Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Urbandale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Olmsted Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olmsted Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Urbandale, IA.
School address
District: Urbandale Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192868002302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Olmsted Elementary School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 192868002302 · Urbandale, IA Other · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 13.5:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbandale High School (1,301 students)
Olmsted Elementary School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Olmsted Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Urbandale High
Urbandale High School
1,301 students
- Urbandale Midd
Urbandale Middle School
892 students
- This school
Olmsted Elementary School
622 students
- Webster Elemen 519
Webster Elementary School
519 students
- Karen Acres El 296
Karen Acres Elementary School
296 students
- Valerius Eleme 277
Valerius Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Olmsted Elementary School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olmsted Elementary School compares
Olmsted Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 14.1%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Olmsted Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Urbandale Comm School District reports $12,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olmsted Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbandale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valerius Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olmsted Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Urbandale
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olmsted Elementary School
How many students attend Olmsted Elementary School?
Olmsted Elementary School has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Urbandale, IA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olmsted Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olmsted Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olmsted Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Olmsted Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olmsted Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olmsted Elementary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Urbandale, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olmsted Elementary School?
Olmsted Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olmsted Elementary School rank among schools in Urbandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Olmsted Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Urbandale, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Urbandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbandale Comm School District?
Besides Olmsted Elementary School, Urbandale Comm School District also operates Urbandale High School (1,301 students), Urbandale Middle School (892 students), and Webster Elementary School (519 students). See the Urbandale Comm School District district page for the complete list.