Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olmsted Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- 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 662 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olmsted Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olmsted Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
13%
7%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olmsted Elementary School's ranking?
Olmsted Elementary School is ranked #902 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Olmsted Elementary School often compared to?
Olmsted Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Ashland Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Olmsted Elementary School?
662 students attend Olmsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Olmsted Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% 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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