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Waterford Elementary School

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

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About Waterford Elementary School

Waterford Elementary School is a public school in Urbandale, Iowa, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 464 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Urbandale. There are about 15.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.1 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 21 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 18 schools in Waukee Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Dallas County.

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School facts

Address	5635 156th ST, Urbandale, IA 50323
Phone	(515) 987-5161
School district	Waukee Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	464
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.1
Students per teacher	15.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Dallas County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 193051002339). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

DC-G Oak ViewPublic · Grades 7 to 8Grimes, IA · 1.3 mi Radiant Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Urbandale · 1.4 mi Walnut Hills Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Urbandale · 1.7 mi Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Grimes, IA · 2 mi South Prairie ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 4Grimes, IA · 2.4 mi Webster Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Urbandale · 2.5 mi Shuler Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Clive, IA · 2.5 mi Grant Ragan Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Waukee, IA · 3.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Waterford Elementary School serve?

Waterford Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?

Waterford Elementary School reported 464 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School?

About 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 464 students and 30.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Waterford Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Waterford Elementary School in?

Waterford Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/waukee-comm-school-district/

Where is Waterford Elementary School located?

Waterford Elementary School is at 5635 156th ST, Urbandale, IA 50323. The phone number is (515) 987-5161.

How many other schools are near Waterford Elementary School?

There are 21 other schools within 5 miles of Waterford Elementary School in our directory.