At a glance
Reported students
645
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
570
Stilwell Junior High School: 645 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Stilwell Junior High School
Stilwell Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in West Des Moines. It is one of 13 current school records connected to West Des Moines Comm School District. NCES reports 645 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.1%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stilwell Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.7%
- Hispanic16.1%
- Black12.4%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Des Moines Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Indian Hills Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
661 reported students
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
652 reported students
Valley Southwoods
Other · Grades 09–09
678 reported students
Western Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
570 reported students
Crestview School of Inquiry
Elementary · Grades PK–06
558 reported students
Clive Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
551 reported students
Public schools near Stilwell Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 657 | 1.9 mi |
| Indian Hills Junior High School Middle · West Des Moines Comm School District | 07–08 | 661 | 2.1 mi |
| Callanan Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 553 | 3.5 mi |
| Brody Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 641 | 4 mi |
| Urbandale Middle School Middle · Urbandale Comm School District | 06–08 | 892 | 4.2 mi |
| Meredith Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 662 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stilwell Junior High School
What grades does Stilwell Junior High School serve?
Stilwell Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in West Des Moines Comm School District.
How many students attend Stilwell Junior High School?
Stilwell Junior High School reported 645 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stilwell Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 645 students and 47.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Stilwell Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stilwell Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Des Moines Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stilwell Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Stilwell Junior High School in?
Stilwell Junior High School is part of West Des Moines Comm School District, based in West Des Moines, IA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stilwell Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Merrill Middle School (1.9 mi), Indian Hills Junior High School (2.1 mi), Callanan Middle School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.