Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Karen Acres Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Karen Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
10%
7%
White
49%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karen Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Karen Acres Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Karen Acres Elementary School?
296 students attend Karen Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Karen Acres Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Karen Acres Elementary School?
Karen Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Karen Acres Elementary School offer ?
Karen Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Karen Acres Elementary School part of?
Karen Acres Elementary School is part of Urbandale Community School District.
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