Olmsted Elementary School serves 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olmsted Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Olmsted Elementary School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Olmsted Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
12%
7%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Olmsted Elementary School often compared to?
Olmsted Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Rolling Green Elementary School, Ashland Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Olmsted Elementary School?
629 students attend Olmsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Olmsted Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olmsted Elementary School?
Olmsted Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olmsted Elementary School offer ?
Olmsted Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Olmsted Elementary School part of?
Olmsted Elementary School is part of Urbandale Comm School District.
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