At a glance
Reported students
233
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
610
Karen Acres Elementary School: 233 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 237
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Karen Acres Elementary School
Karen Acres Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Urbandale. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Urbandale Comm School District. NCES reports 233 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.6%). English learners represent 22.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Karen Acres Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.4%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black4.7%
- Asian15.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Urbandale Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Valerius Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
598 reported students
Olmsted Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
622 reported students
Urbandale Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
892 reported students
Urbandale High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,301 reported students
Public schools near Karen Acres Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olmsted Elementary School Elementary · Urbandale Comm School District | PK–05 | 622 | 0.6 mi |
| Valerius Elementary School Elementary · Urbandale Comm School District | PK–05 | 598 | 1.1 mi |
| Crestview School of Inquiry Elementary · West Des Moines Comm School District | PK–06 | 558 | 1.2 mi |
| Clive Learning Academy Elementary · West Des Moines Comm School District | PK–06 | 551 | 1.3 mi |
| Cowles Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–08 | 392 | 1.5 mi |
| Hillis Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | KG–06 | 279 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Karen Acres Elementary School
What grades does Karen Acres Elementary School serve?
Karen Acres Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Urbandale Comm School District.
How many students attend Karen Acres Elementary School?
Karen Acres Elementary School reported 233 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 237 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Karen Acres Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 233 students and 19.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Karen Acres Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Karen Acres Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Urbandale Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Karen Acres Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Karen Acres Elementary School in?
Karen Acres Elementary School is part of Urbandale Comm School District, based in Urbandale, IA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Karen Acres Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Olmsted Elementary School (0.6 mi), Valerius Elementary School (1.1 mi), Crestview School of Inquiry (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.