West Des Moines Community School District
- 3550 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY
- WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
- (515) 633-5000
3 School Reviews
Rating
Not Available
Not Available
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86.3% | 86.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,962 | $8,697 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,720 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 598 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,720 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 32 |
| Kindergarten Students | 656 |
| 1st Grade Students | 647 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 687 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 692 |
| 4th Grade Students | 663 |
| 5th Grade Students | 649 |
| 6th Grade Students | 653 |
| 7th Grade Students | 684 |
| 8th Grade Students | 684 |
| 9th Grade Students | 674 |
| 10th Grade Students | 739 |
| 11th Grade Students | 745 |
| 12th Grade Students | 590 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 431 |
| Hispanic | 832 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 406 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,819 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,549 |
| Female | 4,246 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 598 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 40 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 264 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 289 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 217 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 20 |
| Elementary | 13 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 13 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 303 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 30 |
| School Administrators | 24 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 36 |
| Student Support Services | 4 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 203 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $106,824,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $71,033,000 | 66.5% |
| Property Tax | $49,506,000 | 46.3% |
| General Sales Tax | $8,598,000 | 8.0% |
| Public Utility Tax | $892,000 | 0.8% |
| All Other Taxes | $17,000 | 0.02% |
| Other School Systems | $2,998,000 | 2.8% |
| Cities and Counties | $221,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $67,000 | 0.06% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $256,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $2,582,000 | 2.4% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $416,000 | 0.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $150,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $14,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,635,000 | 1.5% |
| Private Contributions | $86,000 | 0.08% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,586,000 | 3.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $32,969,000 | 30.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $28,367,000 | 26.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,455,000 | 3.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $77,000 | 0.07% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch Programs | $29,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Programs | $339,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Programs | $690,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,822,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $497,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $498,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $30,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $78,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $715,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Other | $783,000 | 0.7% |
| Direct - Other | $214,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $77,849,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $48,140,000 | 61.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $26,417,000 | 33.9% |
| Student Support | $2,577,000 | 2.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,943,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $1,846,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $3,971,000 | 3.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,085,000 | 7.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,117,000 | 2.9% |
| Other Support Services | $2,878,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,292,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $3,292,000 | 3.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 86.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 626 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 29 | 1.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within West Des Moines Community School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 8,720
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 598
Select School Filters:
Public
Charter
Preschools
Elementary
Middle
High
Other
| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIVE SCHOOL | ||||
1600 73rd St
Des Moines, IA Public | PK-6 | 476 | 13.1 |  Review This School |
- |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA Public | KG-6 | 489 | 13.9 | Review This School |
- |
| CROSSROADS PARK GRADE SCHOOL | ||||
1050 50th St
West Des Moines, IA Public | KG-6 | 551 | 16.7 | Review This School |
- |
| FAIR MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA Public | KG-6 | 515 | 16.0 | Review This School |
- |
| HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA Public | KG-6 | 618 | 14.4 | Review This School |
- |
| INDIAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9401 Indian Hills Dr
Clive, IA Public | 7-8 | 635 | 13.5 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
- |
| JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA Public | PK-6 | 719 | 14.3 | Review This School |
- |
| PHENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA Public | PK-3 | 134 | 9.9 | Review This School |
- |
| STILWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1601 Vine St
West Des Moines, IA Public | 7-8 | 733 | 15.2 | Review This School |
- |
| VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA Public | 10-12 | 1,914 | 16.9 | Review This School |
- |
| VALLEY SOUTHWOODS SCHOOL | ||||
625 South 35th St
West Des Moines, IA Public | 9 | 666 | 14.5 | Review This School |
- |
| WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
815 8th St
West Des Moines, IA Public | 9-12 | 168 | 12.9 | Review This School |
- |
| WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA Public | KG-6 | 526 | 16.0 | Review This School |
- |
| WESTRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5500 East P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA Public | KG-6 | 651 | 17.0 | Review This School |
- |
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Nearby Cities
Get School Listings On Your Site
- The Widget Offers:
- - Searching By City or Zip
- - Public & Private Schools
- - School Ratings & Grades
- - Simple Embedding Code
- Great For:
- - Real Estate Blogs
- - Education or School Blogs
- - School Websites
