Enrollment
622
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olmsted Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olmsted Elementary School
Olmsted Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Urbandale, Iowa, enrolling 622 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Urbandale's public schools, it stands alongside Webster Elementary School (519 students): Olmsted Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14:1).
Urbandale Comm School District also operates Urbandale High School (1,301 students) and Urbandale Middle School (892 students) alongside Olmsted Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Olmsted Elementary School compares
Olmsted Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbandale Comm School District, which includes Olmsted Elementary School.
$12,327
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 37.5%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Olmsted Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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