- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Urbandale, IA
Rolling Green Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rolling Green Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192868001658
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolling Green Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Urbandale · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rolling Green Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Green Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Urbandale, IA.
School address
District: Urbandale Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192868001658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Rolling Green Elementary School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 192868001658 · Urbandale, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 11.7:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbandale High School (1,301 students)
Rolling Green Elementary School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Rolling Green 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
- Olmsted Elemen
Olmsted Elementary School
622 students
- Webster Elemen 519
Webster Elementary School
519 students
- Karen Acres El 296
Karen Acres Elementary School
296 students
- This school 233
Rolling Green Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Rolling Green Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rolling Green Elementary School compares
Rolling Green Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Rolling Green 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 Rolling Green Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbandale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olmsted Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolling Green 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
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rolling Green Elementary School
How many students attend Rolling Green Elementary School?
Rolling Green Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Urbandale, IA. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Green Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Green Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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 Rolling Green Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Rolling Green Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolling Green Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rolling Green Elementary School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Urbandale, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolling Green Elementary School?
Rolling Green Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Rolling Green Elementary School rank among schools in Urbandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Green Elementary School ranks #1 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 Rolling Green Elementary School, Urbandale Comm School District also operates Urbandale High School (1,301 students), Urbandale Middle School (892 students), and Olmsted Elementary School (622 students). See the Urbandale Comm School District district page for the complete list.