District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
9,110
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$13,914
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,160
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about West Des Moines Comm School District
West Des Moines Comm School District operates 13 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in West Des Moines, Iowa. NCES reports 9,110 students and 628.44 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 10 of 329 Iowa districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $13,914 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,160 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 85 of 325 districts in Iowa. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 11.1%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 628.44
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $128,357,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
West Des Moines Comm School District location
West Des Moines, Iowa · 41.5663, -93.7575. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.2%
- Hispanic21.5%
- Black11.7%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in West Des Moines Comm School District
13 current directory entries
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Showing 13 of 13 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Learning Academy | Elementary | PK–06 | 551 | 12.7:1 |
| Crestview School of Inquiry | Elementary | PK–06 | 558 | 11.6:1 |
| Crossroads Park Elementary School | Elementary | KG–06 | 530 | 14.7:1 |
| Fairmeadows Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 542 | 15.9:1 |
| Hillside Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 548 | 11.7:1 |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Middle | 07–08 | 661 | 12.8:1 |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 652 | 16.9:1 |
| Stilwell Junior High School | Middle | 07–08 | 645 | 13.4:1 |
| Valley High School | High | 10–12 | 2,178 | 18.3:1 |
| Valley Southwoods | Other | 09–09 | 678 | 13.9:1 |
| Walnut Creek Campus | High | 09–12 | 152 | 10.8:1 |
| Western Hills Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 570 | 14.9:1 |
| Westridge Elementary | Elementary | PK–06 | 744 | 16.1:1 |