Public schools in Waukee, IA
13 open public schools with an address in Waukee, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,379
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Waukee public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Waukee, IA: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,379 students, an average of 853 per school. The largest campus is Northwest High School (1,574 students), and the largest elementary school is Waukee Elementary School (706).
Every listed school belongs to Waukee Comm School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 20% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Waukee
Elementary schools in Waukee
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eason Elementary School Waukee Comm School District | KG–05 | 590 | 14.8:1 | |
| Grant Ragan Elementary School Waukee Comm School District | KG–05 | 666 | 14.1:1 | |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School Waukee Comm School District | KG–05 | 630 | 17:1 | |
| Waukee Elementary School Waukee Comm School District | KG–05 | 706 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Waukee
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Middle School Waukee Comm School District | 06–08 | — | — | |
| South Middle School Waukee Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,092 | 14.9:1 | |
| Timberline Middle School Waukee Comm School District | 06–08 | 992 | 16.1:1 | |
| Waukee Middle School Waukee Comm School District | 06–08 | 867 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Waukee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School Waukee Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,574 | 21.5:1 | |
| Waukee High School Waukee Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,375 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Waukee
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieview School Waukee Comm School District | 09–09 | 539 | 15.1:1 | |
| Trailridge School Waukee Comm School District | 09–09 | — | — | |
| Vince Meyer Early Learning Center Waukee Comm School District | PK–PK | 348 | 23.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.8%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black9.1%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Waukee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,379 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waukee
How many public schools are in Waukee, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Waukee: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 9,379 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waukee?
All listed public schools with an address in Waukee belong to Waukee Comm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Waukee?
Northwest High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waukee, with 1,574 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waukee?
No school with an address in Waukee is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Iowa.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Waukee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waukee public schools is 15.5:1, higher than the Iowa school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Waukee guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Iowa cities