Radiant Elementary School

radiant.waukeeschools.org/

273 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Radiant Elementary School, located in the Urbandale Community School District, is a modern educational facility designed to foster a collaborative and student-centered learning environment. As a relatively newer addition to the district, the school emphasizes a forward-thinking approach to curriculum, integrating technology and flexible learning spaces to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age students. The school culture is built on a foundation of inclusivity and community engagement, striving to ensure that every child feels supported as they develop foundational academic and social-emotional skills.

Beyond its core academic programming, Radiant Elementary is known for its strong partnership with the surrounding Urbandale community. The school actively encourages parent involvement and maintains a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the broader district. By focusing on individualized instruction and a comprehensive development model, Radiant Elementary aims to provide a robust educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

273

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Radiant Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	25
Black	45
Asian	27
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
150 (55.1%)
Black
45 (16.5%)
Asian
27 (9.9%)
Hispanic
25 (9.2%)
Two or More
22 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waukee Comm School District
Phone:	(515)987-5161
Website:	http://radiant.waukeeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 58

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 47