Karen Acres Elementary School

www.UrbandaleSchools.com

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Karen Acres Elementary School is a public school located in Urbandale, Iowa, serving students in the Urbandale Community School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction, the faculty strives to meet the diverse needs of their student population, helping them build a strong foundation for their future education.

Beyond the classroom, Karen Acres promotes a collaborative culture that encourages active involvement from families and the local community. The school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to engage students, while also prioritizing a sense of community belonging. Through various school-wide initiatives and a dedicated staff, Karen Acres aims to inspire curiosity and cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

296

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Karen Acres Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	48
Black	31
Asian	45
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

White
144 (48.6 %)
Hispanic
48 (16.2 %)
Asian
45 (15.2 %)
Black
31 (10.5 %)
Two or More
26 (8.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Urbandale Comm School District
Phone:	(515)457-5700
Website:	http://www.UrbandaleSchools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 55