Valerius Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Urbandale, Iowa 50322 · Urbandale Comm School District
#433 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#11755 of 50,301 nationally
About Valerius Elementary School
Valerius Elementary School is a public elementary located in Urbandale, in the Urbandale Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 598 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 433rd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 598.
There are 9 schools in Urbandale; Valerius Elementary School ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Valerius Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Valerius Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Crestview School of Inquiry
Clive · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students · 1.7 km away
Karen Acres Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students · 1.8 km away
Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
892 students · 2.1 km away
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students · 2.5 km away
Olmsted Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 2.5 km away
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students · 2.7 km away
Clive Learning Academy
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students · 2.8 km away
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students · 3.7 km away
Timber Ridge Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students · 3.9 km away
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Northeast Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students
Morris Elementary
Bondurant · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
601 students
Leeds Elementary School
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Brookview Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
Shuler Elementary School
Clive · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Valerius Elementary School a good school?
Valerius Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #433 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Valerius Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Valerius Elementary School ranks #433 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #11755 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Valerius Elementary School?
Valerius Elementary School had 598 students in 2025.
Is Valerius Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Valerius Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Valerius Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Valerius Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.