School overview
At a glance
Reported students
678
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
48.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa other enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 53 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
570
Valley Southwoods: 678 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Valley Southwoods
Valley Southwoods is a public other school serving grades 09–09 in West Des Moines. It is one of 13 current school records connected to West Des Moines Comm School District. NCES reports 678 students for 2024–25.
Among 53 other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 118 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, below the Iowa median of 16.9:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Valley Southwoods
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.7%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black11.7%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
1 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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