OLMSTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Olmsted Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Urbandale Comm School District school district, located in Urbandale, IA with about 346 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Olmsted Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Olmsted Elementary School, located at 7110 Prairie Avenue in Urbandale, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the Urbandale Community School District. Committed to the district’s mission of bringing learning to life, the school focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential. Through a blend of rigorous curriculum and character-building initiatives, Olmsted strives to prepare its young learners for success in a rapidly changing world by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional growth.

The school benefits from being part of a highly engaged community that values educational excellence and strong partnerships between staff, families, and students. By leveraging the resources of the broader Urbandale school system, Olmsted Elementary provides a diverse array of opportunities that support both traditional classroom instruction and enrichment activities. Whether through dedicated teaching staff or active parent involvement, the school remains focused on cultivating a nurturing atmosphere that celebrates individual student achievements and promotes a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Olmsted Elementary School at (515) 457-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.