At a glance
Reported students
152
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
570
Walnut Creek Campus: 152 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 129
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Walnut Creek Campus
Walnut Creek Campus is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West Des Moines. It is one of 13 current school records connected to West Des Moines Comm School District. NCES reports 152 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Iowa median of 13.8:1 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 (50%) and Black (19.7%). English learners represent 15.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. 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 Walnut Creek Campus
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.98 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
- 15.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White50%
- Hispanic18.4%
- Black19.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.2%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Valley High School
High · Grades 10–12
2,178 reported students
Crossroads Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
530 reported students
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
542 reported students
Hillside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
548 reported students
Clive Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
551 reported students
Crestview School of Inquiry
Elementary · Grades PK–06
558 reported students
Public schools near Walnut Creek Campus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 2,051 | 1.9 mi |
| Valley High School High · West Des Moines Comm School District | 10–12 | 2,178 | 2.1 mi |
| Urbandale High School High · Urbandale Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,301 | 3.6 mi |
| Virtual Campus High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 380 | 3.7 mi |
| Hoover High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 898 | 3.8 mi |
| Lincoln High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 2,364 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek Campus
What grades does Walnut Creek Campus serve?
Walnut Creek Campus reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in West Des Moines Comm School District.
How many students attend Walnut Creek Campus?
Walnut Creek Campus reported 152 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 129 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Campus?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 152 students and 14.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walnut Creek Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walnut Creek Campus 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 Walnut Creek Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.3% 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 Walnut Creek Campus in?
Walnut Creek Campus 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 Walnut Creek Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt High School (1.9 mi), Valley High School (2.1 mi), Urbandale High School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.