Olmsted Elementary School vs Valerius Elementary School
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
Valerius Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Olmsted Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa | Valerius Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #505 of 654 | #433 of 654 |
| National rank | #15391 of 50,301 | #11755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 622 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Urbandale | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valerius Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 64.1).
- •Valerius Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 51%).
- •Olmsted Elementary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 598.
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 Valerius Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valerius Elementary School ranks higher (69.4 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 Valerius Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Urbandale and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olmsted Elementary School: 622. Valerius Elementary School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olmsted Elementary School and Valerius Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Olmsted Elementary School is 505th of 654 and Valerius Elementary School is 433rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).