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Urbandale Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
7
Schools
4,258
Students
$18,527
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
39.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Urbandale Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 4,258 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,527 is above average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Karen Acres Elementary SchoolPK–05296
Olmsted Elementary SchoolPK–05662
Rolling Green Elementary SchoolPK–05272
Valerius Elementary SchoolKG–05277
Webster Elementary SchoolPK–05510
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Urbandale Middle School06–08894
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Urbandale High School09–121,347
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,527+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
54%
State
37.5%
Local (property tax)
54.0%
Federal
8.5%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,258
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,527 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Urbandale Comm School District?
Urbandale Comm School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,258 students.
What is the graduation rate for Urbandale Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Urbandale Comm School District spend per student?
Urbandale Comm School District spends $18,527 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Urbandale Comm School District?
39% of students in Urbandale Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Urbandale Comm School District?
No, Urbandale Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Urbandale Comm School District serve?
Urbandale Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Urbandale Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Urbandale Comm School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.