Total enrollment
5,610
+598 (+12%) vs SY 2020-21
11 schools in Urbandale
Iowa · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Urbandale's 11 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 5,610 students (7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Urbandale
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
+1 (+13%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
46,595
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
5,610
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
11
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Combined | M-M | · |
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 233 |
| Olmsted Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 622 |
| Radiant Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 273 |
| Urbandale High School | High | 09-12 | 1,301 |
| Urbandale Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 892 |
| Valerius Elementary School | Combined | M-M | · |
| Valerius Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 598 |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 708 |
| Waterford Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 464 |
| Webster Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 519 |
About Urbandale
Urbandale, Iowa is home to 11 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,610 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Urbandale is around 510 students, 36% above the Iowa average of about 376.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Urbandale has rose 12% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,012 students to 5,610. The school count climbed from 8 to 9 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Urbandale discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.