Karen Acres Elementary School

www.UrbandaleSchools.com

233 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rolling Green Elementary, located at 8100 Airline Avenue in Urbandale, Iowa, is a key component of the Urbandale Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong sense of community, Rolling Green aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in an increasingly interconnected world.

As part of the broader Urbandale Schools system, the elementary school places a high priority on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. The school’s programming is designed to meet the unique needs of each learner, providing resources that encourage both personal and intellectual discovery. Through its commitment to excellence and innovation, Rolling Green Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel empowered to reach their full potential and become active, positive contributors to their community.

233

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Karen Acres Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	48
Black	11
Asian	37
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
122 (52.4%)
Hispanic
48 (20.6%)
Asian
37 (15.9%)
Two or More
12 (5.2%)
Black
11 (4.7%)
American Indian
3 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Urbandale Comm School District
Phone:	(515)457-5700
Website:	http://www.UrbandaleSchools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 36

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 40