Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valerius Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Valerius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
67%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valerius Elementary School's ranking?
Valerius Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Valerius Elementary School?
277 students attend Valerius Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Valerius Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valerius Elementary School?
Valerius Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valerius Elementary School offer ?
Valerius Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valerius Elementary School part of?
Valerius Elementary School is part of Urbandale Community School District.
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