Karen Acres Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 216 elementary school students from grades 1-5
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3500 74th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
- Principal or Admin: Patricia Fox
- Fax: (515) 457-5704
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Urbandale Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,290
- Graduation Rate: 100.0%
- Dropout Rate: 0.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.9
- Enrolled Students: 3,790
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 216
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 112 (51.9%)
- Females: 104 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 5 (2.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 73 (33.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 78 (36.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 40 | 18.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 9.7% |
| White | 139 | 64.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Grade | 38 | 17.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 39 | 18.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 46 | 21.3% |
| 4th Grade | 47 | 21.8% |
| 5th Grade | 46 | 21.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 53%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:47%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $45,036
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,368 | 20% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,203 | 80% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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