Olmsted Elementary School vs Urbandale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 439 m 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
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
| Measure | Olmsted Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa | Urbandale High School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #505 of 654 | #177 of 319 |
| National rank | #15391 of 50,301 | #2551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 622 | 1,301 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 1,301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Urbandale | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbandale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 64.1).
- •Urbandale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 51%).
- •Olmsted Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Urbandale High School is the larger school with 1,301 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 Urbandale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Urbandale High School ranks higher (73.2 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 Urbandale High School?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Urbandale and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olmsted Elementary School: 622. Urbandale High School: 1,301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olmsted Elementary School and Urbandale High School rank in Iowa?
Olmsted Elementary School is 505th of 654 and Urbandale High School is 177th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).