Maple Grove Elementary School

Q: Is Maple Grove Elementary School a good school?

Maple Grove Elementary School ranks 219 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maple Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Waukee Community School District. The school has consistently performed well academically, with a majority of its students scoring proficient or better on state assessments, often exceeding district and state averages. However, Maple Grove's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, dropping from a high of 19th out of 616 schools in 2014-2015 to 219th out of 557 schools in 2023-2024.

One notable change at Maple Grove Elementary is the significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 14.33% in 2020-2021 to 34.17% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 14.7 students per teacher over the past few years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Shuler Elementary and Waukee Elementary.

While Maple Grove Elementary generally performs well academically, some nearby schools, such as Walnut Hills Elementary and Shuler Elementary, have consistently outperformed Maple Grove on state assessments and maintained higher statewide rankings. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Maple Grove to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools to ensure continued success for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

1455 98th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 987-3363

District: Waukee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,397

Students who attend Maple Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Middle School
High:	Waukee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 439

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

African American:

17.3%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maple Grove Elementary School ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.27. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Maple Grove Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Waukee Community School District. Student population at Maple Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.1%), African American (17.3%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waukee Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School is 11.5, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Maple Grove Elementary School employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maple Grove Elementary School is $11,397, which is the 4^th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Maple Grove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waukee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukee Community School District 44^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maple Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	74.57	102^nd	626	83.7%
2013	79.07	51^st	624	91.8%
2014	85.74	19^th	603	96.8%
2015	86.67	21^st	616	96.6%
2016	85.86	19^th	599	96.8%
2017	83.07	40^th	574	93.0%
2018	70.22	161^st	567	71.6%
2019	77.80	109^th	603	81.9%
2021	84.72	48^th	567	91.5%
2022	81.92	72^nd	574	87.5%
2023	67.97	181^st	565	68.0%
2024	63.27	219^th	557	60.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maple Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	481	31	17	14	0	n/a	n/a	543
2009	584	48	21	14	0	n/a	n/a	667
2010	572	38	27	24	3	0	31	695
2011	466	32	22	24	1	0	29	574
2012	535	59	31	25	1	0	34	685
2013	607	52	43	34	1	0	33	770
2014	444	19	44	18	1	0	13	539
2015	521	20	52	36	1	0	30	660
2016	613	21	69	37	0	0	35	775
2017	558	18	78	49	0	1	40	744
2018	539	27	75	54	0	1	41	737
2019	539	35	89	61	0	1	45	770
2020	502	35	74	47	0	0	42	700
2021	481	33	79	49	0	0	49	691
2022	474	42	71	53	1	0	46	687
2023	225	72	38	49	1	0	54	439
2024	233	76	33	43	1	0	53	439

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maple Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	543	33.1	16.4	17.7
2009	667	46.2	14.4	12
2010	695	46.1	15.0	16.4
2011	574	36.7	15.6	22.3
2012	685	42.0	16.2	26
2013	770	44.0	17.5	24.5
2014	539	33.0	16.3	11.5
2015	660	39.0	16.9	12.9
2016	775	45.0	17.2	13.9
2017	744	44.6	16.6	17.3
2018	737	46.5	15.8	15.3
2019	770	48.0	16.0	17.7
2020	700	44.9	15.5	14.3
2021	691	47.2	14.6	14.3
2022	687	46.5	14.7	16.4
2023	439	35.3	12.4	34.2
2024	439	37.9	11.5	37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maple Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	543	33.1	16.4	17.7
2009	667	46.2	14.4	12
2010	695	46.1	15.0	16.4
2011	574	36.7	15.6	22.3
2012	685	42.0	16.2	26
2013	770	44.0	17.5	24.5
2014	539	33.0	16.3	11.5
2015	660	39.0	16.9	12.9
2016	775	45.0	17.2	13.9
2017	744	44.6	16.6	17.3
2018	737	46.5	15.8	15.3
2019	770	48.0	16.0	17.7
2020	700	44.9	15.5	14.3
2021	691	47.2	14.6	14.3
2022	687	46.5	14.7	16.4
2023	439	35.3	12.4	34.2
2024	439	37.9	11.5	37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maple Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$370 (3.2%)	$11,027 (96.8%)	$11,397

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maple Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 109^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 181^st of 565 Elementary schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary School)	77.8	75	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	82.5	80.5	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maple Grove Elementary School)	87.3	81.3	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	87.5	87.5
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary School)	79.5	81	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	87	85.5	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maple Grove Elementary School)	88	79.4	8.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	91	87.3	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Grove Elementary School)	71.7	71.7
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	83.8	83	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Maple Grove Elementary School)	83.3	81.7	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	89.4	87.8	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	770	439	43%
African American	35	72	105.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	89	38	57.3%
Hispanic	61	49	19.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	539	225	58.3%
Two or More Races	45	54	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.7%	34.2%	16.5%

Schools Near Maple Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	K-5	1455 98th St	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3363	439	38	11.5	37.4%	233 (53.1%)	76 (17.3%)	43 (9.8%)	33 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.1%)	63.3	219^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.7%		68	181^st of 565 public elementary schools	68.0%	38	76.7	73.8	73.2		83.6	70.8	76.8		62.5	$11,397	$370	$11,027
Eason Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 SE Boone Dr	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-5200	620	41	15.0	30.0%	405 (65.3%)	91 (14.7%)	54 (8.7%)	26 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	77.1	87^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.4%		73.9	127^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.5%	40	78.6	82.5	75.2		83.7	82.5	83.8		76.9	$10,989	$276	$10,712
Brookview Elementary School	Public	K-5	8000 E.P. True Parkway	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5166	642	45	14.2	23.1%	393 (61.2%)	60 (9.3%)	50 (7.8%)	90 (14.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.3%)	79.9	74^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.7%		84.3	44^th of 565 public elementary schools	92.2%	30	83.2	86.3	77.1		86.1	86.3	83.3		70.8	$11,444	$186	$11,258
Shuler Elementary School	Public	K-5	16400 Douglas Parkway	Clive	50325	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-8597	640	41	15.5	7.5%	522 (81.6%)	19 (3.0%)	21 (3.3%)	36 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.1%)	87.6	20^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.4%		91.8	6^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.9%	14	83.0	89.5	87.5		87.7	86.3	91.7		83.3	$10,872	$236	$10,636
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center	Public	PK	430 Ashowrth Dr	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5160	342	16	21.6	8.8%	196 (57.3%)	51 (14.9%)	41 (12.0%)	50 (14.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)
Waukee Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 6th St	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5193	713	47	15.1	22.2%	488 (68.4%)	51 (7.2%)	65 (9.1%)	38 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (9.8%)	76.5	98^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.4%		82.3	64^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.7%	34	80.5	84.4	78.6		84.1	86.1	79.5		67.0	$10,849	$259	$10,590
Grant Ragan Elementary School	Public	K-5	645 NE Dartmoor Drive	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-0435	662	46	14.3	26.0%	454 (68.6%)	44 (6.6%)	63 (9.5%)	49 (7.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.4%)	77.8	84^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.9%		74	125^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.9%	41	75.3	75.5	84.3		86.0	81.1	86.1		79.6	$10,993	$199	$10,794
Woodland Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	1120 South 95th Street	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-5196	569	38	15.1	23.2%	348 (61.2%)	51 (9.0%)	28 (4.9%)	93 (16.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.3%)	81.5	60^th of 557 public elementary schools	89.2%		78	103^rd of 565 public elementary schools	81.8%	43	80.5	84.9	80.5		93.9	82.8	81.6		75.9	$12,334	$488	$11,846
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	965 Ashworth RD	Waukee	50263	Buchanan County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5160	675	41	16.3	13.3%	454 (67.3%)	42 (6.2%)	48 (7.1%)	91 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.9%)	73.8	120^th of 557 public elementary schools	78.5%					(n/a)	79.6	76.0	79.6		84.5	87.5	80.6		64.8
Westridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5500 E P True Parkway	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-5400	775	46	16.7	20.0%	514 (66.3%)	75 (9.7%)	83 (10.7%)	38 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.3%)	77	89^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.0%		81.6	69^th of 565 public elementary schools	87.8%	20	69.3	83.5	75.7	92.7	81.8	81.0	84.5	89.1	72.8	$13,179	$193	$12,987

Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Grove Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Maple Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Maple Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle School
High : Waukee High School

What district is Maple Grove Elementary School in?

Waukee Community School District

Is Maple Grove Elementary School a good school?

Maple Grove Elementary School ranks 219^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 439 students attended Maple Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Maple Grove Elementary School?

Students at Maple Grove Elementary School are 53% White, 17% African American, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 8% Asian.

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