- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Urbandale, IA
Valerius Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valerius Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192868002069
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valerius Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Urbandale · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valerius Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valerius Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Urbandale, IA.
School address
District: Urbandale Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192868002069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
277 on latest CCD 192868002069 · Urbandale, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 15.4:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbandale High School (1,301 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 elementary schools in Urbandale. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Valerius 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 277
Valerius Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Valerius Elementary School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valerius Elementary School compares
Valerius Elementary School vs Iowa and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Valerius Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbandale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olmsted Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valerius 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 elementary schools in Urbandale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valerius Elementary School
How many students attend Valerius Elementary School?
Valerius Elementary School has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Urbandale, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valerius Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valerius Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valerius Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Valerius Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valerius Elementary School?
Valerius Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Valerius Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Urbandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Valerius Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Urbandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbandale Comm School District?
Besides Valerius 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.