Waterford Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Urbandale, Iowa 50323 · Waukee Comm School District
#311 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#7295 of 50,301 nationally
About Waterford Elementary School
Waterford Elementary School is a public elementary located in Urbandale, in the Waukee Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 464 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 311th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 464.
There are 9 schools in Urbandale; Waterford Elementary School ranks 6th 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%)10.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 Waterford Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Waterford Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
DC-G Oak View
Grimes · Public middle · Grades 7–8
537 students · 2.1 km away
Radiant Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
273 students · 2.3 km away
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
708 students · 2.8 km away
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Grimes · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students · 3.2 km away
South Prairie Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students · 3.8 km away
Webster Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 4.0 km away
Shuler Elementary School
Clive · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students · 4.1 km away
Grant Ragan Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
666 students · 4.9 km away
Heritage Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
530 students · 5.6 km away
North Ridge Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
412 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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464 students
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
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464 students
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Lisbon Elementary School
Lisbon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
461 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterford Elementary School a good school?
Waterford Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #311 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 Waterford Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Waterford Elementary School ranks #311 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #7295 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School had 464 students in 2025.
Is Waterford Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Waterford Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waterford Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waterford Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.