Olmsted Elementary School vs Timber Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olmsted Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
Timber Ridge Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
| Measure | Olmsted Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa | Timber Ridge Elementary Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #505 of 654 | #93 of 654 |
| National rank | #15391 of 50,301 | #2181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 622 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Urbandale | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 64.1).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 51%).
- •Olmsted Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 622.
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 Olmsted Elementary School better than Timber Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Ridge Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 64.1 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 Olmsted Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Urbandale and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olmsted Elementary School: 622. Timber Ridge Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olmsted Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Olmsted Elementary School is 505th of 654 and Timber Ridge Elementary is 93rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).