Karen Acres Elementary School vs Urbandale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karen Acres Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
| Measure | Karen Acres Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa | Urbandale High School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 654 | #177 of 319 |
| National rank | #5309 of 50,301 | #2551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 233 | 1,301 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 1,301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| city | Urbandale | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karen Acres Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 73.2).
- •Karen Acres Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 52.8%).
- •Karen Acres Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.0).
- •Urbandale High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Karen Acres Elementary School better than Urbandale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Karen Acres Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 73.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Karen Acres Elementary School and Urbandale High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Urbandale and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karen Acres Elementary School: 233. Urbandale High School: 1,301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karen Acres Elementary School and Urbandale High School rank in Iowa?
Karen Acres Elementary School is 232nd of 654 and Urbandale High School is 177th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).