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Karen Acres Elementary School

Urbandale, Iowa · Grades K to 5 · Urbandale Comm School District

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About Karen Acres Elementary School

Karen Acres Elementary School is a public school in Urbandale, Iowa, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 233 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Urbandale. There are about 11.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (19.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 55 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 6 schools in Urbandale Comm School District.

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School facts

Address	3500 74th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone	(515) 457-5700
School district	Urbandale Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	233
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	19.5
Students per teacher	11.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 192868001658). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Karen Acres Elementary School serve?

Karen Acres Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Karen Acres Elementary School?

Karen Acres Elementary School reported 233 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Karen Acres Elementary School?

About 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 233 students and 19.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Karen Acres Elementary School a public or charter school?

Karen Acres Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Karen Acres Elementary School in?

Karen Acres Elementary School is part of Urbandale Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/urbandale-comm-school-district/

Where is Karen Acres Elementary School located?

Karen Acres Elementary School is at 3500 74th St, Urbandale, IA 50322. The phone number is (515) 457-5700.

How many other schools are near Karen Acres Elementary School?

There are 55 other schools within 5 miles of Karen Acres Elementary School in our directory.