A
Very Good
91/100

Karen Acres Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3500 74th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 76th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
244
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%76/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +37 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%92%reading +9 pts, math +16 pts92nd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%70%reading -17 pts, math +16 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income55%75%reading +2 pts, math +18 pts72nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3500 74th St
City Urbandale
ZIP Code 50322
District 1928680
NCES School ID 192868001658
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50322

Understanding the community around Karen Acres Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,948
Per Capita Income $42,173
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $247,900
Median Rent $1,099
Owner-Occupied 71.9%
Renter-Occupied 28.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Karen Acres Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.5%
Hispanic/Latino 21.7%
Asian 14.8%
Black 5.3%
Two or More Races 5.3%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 244
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Karen Acres Elementary School?
Karen Acres Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Karen Acres Elementary School?
Karen Acres Elementary School has 244 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Karen Acres Elementary School serve?
Karen Acres Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Karen Acres Elementary School receive per student?
Karen Acres Elementary School receives $18,269 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Karen Acres Elementary School in 50322 ▼
Avg Home Value
$295,379
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,106
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
28.1%

Other Schools in 50322

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026