Waukee Elementary School

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Waukee Elementary School ranks 98 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waukee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 682 students in grades K-5 in the Waukee Community School District in Waukee, Iowa. The school is ranked 98 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waukee Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 80.5%, compared to the state average of 64.2%. Similarly, the school's 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 79.5%, compared to the state average of 70.7%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.19% to 19.5% over the past three years, and spends $10,849 per student, which is higher than the state average.

While Waukee Elementary School outperforms most nearby schools in the Waukee Community School District, such as Walnut Hills Elementary School, which has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school has seen a gradual decline in racial diversity over the past few years. This trend is consistent with the overall demographic changes in the Waukee Community School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

850 6th St
Waukee, IA 50263

(515) 987-5193

District: Waukee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,849

Students who attend Waukee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Waukee Middle School
High:	Northwest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 713

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waukee Elementary School ranks better than 82.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 7^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.51. (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 Waukee Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waukee Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waukee Elementary School is 15.1. 4 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Waukee Elementary School employs 46.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waukee Elementary School is $10,849, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Waukee 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 Waukee Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	69.24	154^th	626	75.4%
2013	63.00	243^rd	624	61.1%
2014	66.44	216^th	603	64.2%
2015	71.25	165^th	616	73.2%
2016	74.38	123^rd	599	79.5%
2017	75.36	111^th	574	80.7%
2018	75.53	113^th	567	80.1%
2019	85.34	50^th	603	91.7%
2021	86.57	39^th	567	93.1%
2022	85.18	45^th	574	92.2%
2023	82.34	64^th	565	88.7%
2024	76.51	98^th	557	82.4%

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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 Waukee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	359	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1989	375	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1990	377	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1991	386	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1992	395	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1993	417	3	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1994	478	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1995	363	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1996	363	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1997	353	6	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1998	398	9	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
1999	491	8	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2000	759	12	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	-55	731
2001	848	24	21	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	910
2002	716	4	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	736
2003	716	4	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	736
2004	841	18	12	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	888
2005	994	19	13	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1056
2006	705	16	8	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	755
2007	789	14	8	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	843
2008	593	15	9	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2009	596	11	8	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2010	587	10	19	37	0	0	14	0	667
2011	656	11	22	31	0	0	9	0	729
2012	631	9	16	29	1	0	14	0	700
2013	635	15	22	34	1	0	18	0	725
2014	528	23	23	33	1	0	25	0	633
2015	487	20	15	43	1	0	26	0	592
2016	588	30	16	69	1	0	26	0	730
2017	574	27	21	35	2	0	34	0	693
2018	618	34	32	38	1	0	30	0	753
2019	622	26	27	46	1	0	36	0	758
2020	566	14	28	45	1	0	44	0	698
2021	580	21	29	50	0	0	40	0	720
2022	602	28	34	46	0	0	56	0	766
2023	500	27	36	53	1	0	65	0	682
2024	488	51	38	65	1	0	70	0	713

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 Waukee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	365	17.8	20.5	11.2
1989	380	1.6	237.5	12.6
1990	382	16.5	23.1	10.2
1991	393	18.6	21.1	4.8
1992	402	18.0	22.3	4
1993	427	18.7	22.8	4
1994	486	22.5	21.6	3.1
1995	374	18.0	20.8	8
1996	374	18.0	20.8	8
1997	367	19.0	19.3	6.8
1998	420	26.2	16.0	7.4
1999	510	29.0	17.6	9
2000	731	38.0	19.2	7.4
2001	910	47.0	19.4	12.5
2002	736	50.5	14.6	8.8
2003	736	50.5	14.6	8.8
2004	888	54.5	16.3	8.6
2005	1056	63.3	16.7	8.2
2006	755	47.3	16.0	13.4
2007	843	52.6	16.0	13.2
2008	647	42.1	15.4	16.5
2009	641	45.7	14.0	14
2010	667	45.7	14.5	21.1
2011	729	41.3	17.6	19.9
2012	700	44.2	15.8	18.6
2013	725	43.0	16.8	21.2
2014	633	37.1	17.0	25.9
2015	592	35.0	16.9	25.5
2016	730	45.0	16.2	26.4
2017	693	42.3	16.3	20.3
2018	753	44.8	16.7	15.9
2019	758	46.4	16.3	17
2020	698	44.9	15.5	13.8
2021	720	44.3	16.2	15.1
2022	766	48.1	15.9	13.2
2023	682	44.1	15.4	19.5
2024	713	46.9	15.1	22.2

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 Waukee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	365	17.8	20.5	11.2
1989	380	1.6	237.5	12.6
1990	382	16.5	23.1	10.2
1991	393	18.6	21.1	4.8
1992	402	18.0	22.3	4
1993	427	18.7	22.8	4
1994	486	22.5	21.6	3.1
1995	374	18.0	20.8	8
1996	374	18.0	20.8	8
1997	367	19.0	19.3	6.8
1998	420	26.2	16.0	7.4
1999	510	29.0	17.6	9
2000	731	38.0	19.2	7.4
2001	910	47.0	19.4	12.5
2002	736	50.5	14.6	8.8
2003	736	50.5	14.6	8.8
2004	888	54.5	16.3	8.6
2005	1056	63.3	16.7	8.2
2006	755	47.3	16.0	13.4
2007	843	52.6	16.0	13.2
2008	647	42.1	15.4	16.5
2009	641	45.7	14.0	14
2010	667	45.7	14.5	21.1
2011	729	41.3	17.6	19.9
2012	700	44.2	15.8	18.6
2013	725	43.0	16.8	21.2
2014	633	37.1	17.0	25.9
2015	592	35.0	16.9	25.5
2016	730	45.0	16.2	26.4
2017	693	42.3	16.3	20.3
2018	753	44.8	16.7	15.9
2019	758	46.4	16.3	17
2020	698	44.9	15.5	13.8
2021	720	44.3	16.2	15.1
2022	766	48.1	15.9	13.2
2023	682	44.1	15.4	19.5
2024	713	46.9	15.1	22.2

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 Waukee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$259 (2.4%)	$10,590 (97.6%)	$10,849

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waukee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 64^th of 565 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Elementary School)	84.6	79.3	5.3%
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 (Waukee Elementary School)	89.7	87.1	2.6%
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 (Waukee Elementary School)	86	80.9	5.1%
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 (Waukee Elementary School)	84.3	86.4	2.1%
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 (Waukee Elementary School)	81	86.2	5.2%
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 (Waukee Elementary School)	86.5	87.8	1.3%
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	758	682	10%
African American	26	27	3.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	27	36	33.3%
Hispanic	46	53	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	622	500	19.6%
Two or More Races	36	65	80.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17%	19.5%	2.5%

Schools Near Waukee 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Walnut Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	4240 156th St	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3585	590	37	15.9	6.9%	474 (80.3%)	26 (4.4%)	29 (4.9%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	92.5	5^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.1%		93.4	4^th of 565 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	88.1	92.0	88.0	97.2	96.5	93.5	81.5	$11,663	$253	$11,410
Radiant Elementary School	Public	K-5	5050 170th ST	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5161	789	49	16.1	13.9%	580 (73.5%)	53 (6.7%)	40 (5.1%)	68 (8.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (5.6%)	78.5	78^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.0%		81.7	67^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.1%	11	70.1	80.3	82.4	85.4	86.1	87.8	77.9
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Waukee Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Waukee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Waukee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waukee Middle School
High : Northwest High School

What is the racial makeup of Waukee Elementary School?

Students at Waukee Elementary School are 68% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Waukee Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 713 students attended Waukee Elementary School.

What district is Waukee Elementary School in?

Waukee Community School District

Is Waukee Elementary School a good school?

Waukee Elementary School ranks 98^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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