At a glance
Reported students
598
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
610
Valerius Elementary School: 598 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Valerius Elementary School
Valerius Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Urbandale. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Urbandale Comm School District. NCES reports 598 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 (60.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valerius Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.89 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.7%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black10.4%
- Asian11.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
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.
Other schools in Urbandale Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Olmsted Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
622 reported students
Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Karen Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
233 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 Valerius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview School of Inquiry Elementary · West Des Moines Comm School District | PK–06 | 558 | 1.1 mi |
| Karen Acres Elementary School Elementary · Urbandale Comm School District | KG–05 | 233 | 1.1 mi |
| Olmsted Elementary School Elementary · Urbandale Comm School District | PK–05 | 622 | 1.5 mi |
| Clive Learning Academy Elementary · West Des Moines Comm School District | PK–06 | 551 | 1.7 mi |
| Cowles Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–08 | 392 | 2.3 mi |
| Timber Ridge Elementary Elementary · Johnston Comm School District | KG–05 | 667 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valerius Elementary School
What grades does Valerius Elementary School serve?
Valerius Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Urbandale Comm School District.
How many students attend Valerius Elementary School?
Valerius Elementary School reported 598 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valerius Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 598 students and 46.89 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 Valerius Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valerius 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 Valerius Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.3% 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 Valerius Elementary School in?
Valerius 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 Valerius Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Crestview School of Inquiry (1.1 mi), Karen Acres Elementary School (1.1 mi), Olmsted Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.