Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valerius Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Valerius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
10%
7%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valerius Elementary School's ranking?
Valerius Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Valerius Elementary School?
277 students attend Valerius Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Valerius Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valerius Elementary School?
Valerius Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valerius Elementary School offer ?
Valerius Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valerius Elementary School part of?
Valerius Elementary School is part of Urbandale Comm School District.
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