Valerius Elementary School

www.UrbandaleSchools.com

277 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Valerius Elementary School is a public school located in Urbandale, Iowa, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Urbandale Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. Valerius is known for its commitment to personalized learning, leveraging modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a high value on collaboration, partnering closely with families and the broader Urbandale area to create a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the classroom, Valerius provides a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students’ interests and promote a positive school culture. With its focus on high academic standards and community connection, the school remains a key pillar in the district’s mission to help every student reach their full potential.

277

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valerius Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	33
Black	28
Asian	19
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
33 (11.9 %)
Black
28 (10.1 %)
Asian
19 (6.9 %)
Two or More
9 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)457-6500
Website:	http://www.UrbandaleSchools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 45

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 51