Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks 75 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jordan Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 647 students in grades PK-6 and part of the West Des Moines Community School District.

Jordan Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 89.9% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 77.9% in the district and 74.5% statewide. The school maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the student population is predominantly white, Jordan Creek has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with significant percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 22.57%.

When compared to other schools in the West Des Moines district, Crestview School of Inquiry and Clive Learning Academy have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Jordan Creek's consistent academic excellence suggests effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems are in place to help students succeed. While the school is a high performer, there may still be opportunities to further enhance educational outcomes and close any achievement gaps between student subgroups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265

(515) 633-5200

District: West Des Moines Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,612

Students who attend Jordan Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Stilwell Junior High School
High:	Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 647

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks better than 86.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Des Moines Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jordan Creek Elementary School is 16.3. 5 elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jordan Creek Elementary School employs 39.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jordan Creek Elementary School is $13,612. 6 elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jordan Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Des Moines Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Des Moines Community School District 190^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	81.67	40^th	626	93.6%
2013	77.44	63^rd	624	89.9%
2014	83.18	39^th	603	93.5%
2015	81.64	48^th	616	92.2%
2016	83.18	43^rd	599	92.8%
2017	72.01	152^nd	574	73.5%
2018	72.50	145^th	567	74.4%
2019	75.52	127^th	603	78.9%
2021	64.29	203^rd	567	64.2%
2022	72.10	149^th	574	74.0%
2023	73.42	131^st	565	76.8%
2024	79.50	75^th	557	86.5%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

We could not be more impressed with Jordan Creek. The teachers and staff are exceptional. They are knowledgeable, creative, and dedicated to helping each child regardless of their level. The atmosphere is one of respect for each other and this is in no doubt to their proactive approach to getting the kids to understand they are all a family in learning. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	439	15	10	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	475
1994	362	8	14	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1995	532	7	21	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	569
1996	532	7	21	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	569
1997	597	8	18	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
1998	624	6	14	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	654
1999	635	6	17	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
2000	690	14	27	17	0	n/a	n/a	-40	708
2001	640	21	42	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
2002	670	19	53	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	760
2003	670	19	53	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	760
2004	685	19	44	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	763
2005	674	22	49	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
2006	680	22	48	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
2007	682	17	46	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	760
2008	649	19	45	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	728
2009	662	15	43	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	728
2010	616	13	49	15	5	1	20	0	719
2011	619	11	56	24	2	0	25	0	737
2012	597	9	57	24	2	0	27	0	716
2013	593	18	63	20	1	0	25	0	720
2014	612	24	66	35	3	0	35	0	775
2015	617	28	70	40	3	1	35	0	794
2016	586	28	64	62	3	0	37	0	780
2017	574	41	57	59	1	0	32	0	764
2018	566	37	50	56	2	0	31	0	742
2019	541	42	53	65	2	0	47	0	750
2020	536	48	47	69	2	0	46	0	748
2021	502	55	32	83	1	0	45	0	718
2022	450	42	29	75	1	1	59	0	657
2023	436	44	38	76	1	1	51	0	647

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 Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	475	30.9	15.4	12
1994	392	18.0	21.8	9.2
1995	569	28.0	20.3	5.3
1996	569	28.0	20.3	5.3
1997	635	30.5	20.8	5.4
1998	654	40.2	16.3	4.3
1999	668	40.2	16.6	6.6
2000	708	38.6	18.3	4.1
2001	717	39.6	18.1	3.8
2002	760	41.5	18.3	5.4
2003	760	41.5	18.3	5.4
2004	763	42.5	18.0	3.8
2005	770	43.5	17.7	4.4
2006	767	48.7	15.7	4.7
2007	760	48.2	15.8	4.2
2008	728	49.4	14.7	3.2
2009	728	50.4	14.4	4
2010	719	50.4	14.2	4.2
2011	737	45.7	16.1	6.1
2012	716	46.4	15.4	8.7
2013	720	47.0	15.2	11
2014	775	44.9	17.2	13.2
2015	794	45.0	17.6	13.9
2016	780	47.0	16.5	18.1
2017	764	46.3	16.4	19.2
2018	742	47.3	15.6	18.2
2019	750	46.3	16.1	20.8
2020	748	45.4	16.4	21.8
2021	718	43.4	16.5	23.8
2022	657	43.4	15.1	21.6
2023	647	39.4	16.3	22.6

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 Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	475	30.9	15.4	12
1994	392	18.0	21.8	9.2
1995	569	28.0	20.3	5.3
1996	569	28.0	20.3	5.3
1997	635	30.5	20.8	5.4
1998	654	40.2	16.3	4.3
1999	668	40.2	16.6	6.6
2000	708	38.6	18.3	4.1
2001	717	39.6	18.1	3.8
2002	760	41.5	18.3	5.4
2003	760	41.5	18.3	5.4
2004	763	42.5	18.0	3.8
2005	770	43.5	17.7	4.4
2006	767	48.7	15.7	4.7
2007	760	48.2	15.8	4.2
2008	728	49.4	14.7	3.2
2009	728	50.4	14.4	4
2010	719	50.4	14.2	4.2
2011	737	45.7	16.1	6.1
2012	716	46.4	15.4	8.7
2013	720	47.0	15.2	11
2014	775	44.9	17.2	13.2
2015	794	45.0	17.6	13.9
2016	780	47.0	16.5	18.1
2017	764	46.3	16.4	19.2
2018	742	47.3	15.6	18.2
2019	750	46.3	16.1	20.8
2020	748	45.4	16.4	21.8
2021	718	43.4	16.5	23.8
2022	657	43.4	15.1	21.6
2023	647	39.4	16.3	22.6

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 Jordan Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$247 (1.8%)	$13,365 (98.2%)	$13,612

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 131^st of 565 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jordan Creek Elementary School)	82.2	77.5	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)	63	71	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jordan Creek Elementary School)	82.2	90.1	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)	72.6	76.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan Creek Elementary School)	72.4	80.9	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)	70.1	73.8	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jordan Creek Elementary School)	80	87.3	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)	75.2	79.6	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan Creek Elementary School)	77.2	84	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)	67.8	71.4	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jordan Creek Elementary School)	80.7	77.8	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)	77.9	77.9
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan Creek Elementary School)	87.7	69.9	17.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)	72.6	70.7	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jordan Creek Elementary School)	80.2	79.5	0.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)	76.5	72.3	4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	750	647	13.7%
African American	42	44	4.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	53	38	28.3%
Hispanic	65	76	16.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	541	436	19.4%
Two or More Races	47	51	8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.8%	22.6%	1.8%

Schools Near Jordan Creek 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
Jordan Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4105 Fuller Rd	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-5200	647	39	16.3	22.6%	436 (67.4%)	44 (6.8%)	76 (11.7%)	38 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (7.9%)	79.5	75^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.5%		73.4	131^st of 565 public elementary schools	76.8%	56	73.7	80.8	80.9	89.9	88.2	84.9	84.5	84.8	72.7	$13,612	$247	$13,365
Western Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	600 39th St	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-5900	579	38	15.4	32.5%	321 (55.4%)	66 (11.4%)	121 (20.9%)	25 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.6%)	50	328^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.1%		47.2	351^st of 565 public elementary schools	37.9%	23	63.9	75.6	75.3	63.0	73.6	78.0	74.0	63.0	61.0	$14,254	$192	$14,062
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	748	44	16.8	25.0%	500 (66.8%)	67 (9.0%)	78 (10.4%)	43 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.9%)	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
Fairmeadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	807 23rd St	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-6500	569	32	17.5	27.1%	387 (68.0%)	46 (8.1%)	53 (9.3%)	38 (6.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.6%)	63.9	212^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.9%		53.7	298^th of 565 public elementary schools	47.3%	86	75.0	75.8	75.9	81.8	80.6	79.0	76.3	75.3	58.8	$13,706	$194	$13,513
Crossroads Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	1050 50th St	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-5600	521	37	14.1	32.6%	323 (62.0%)	48 (9.2%)	93 (17.9%)	21 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.7%)	76.8	94^th of 557 public elementary schools	83.1%		80.5	75^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.7%	19	68.1	79.0	84.8	96.2	82.6	76.5	87.3	87.2	72.2	$13,999	$194	$13,805
Hillside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	713 8th St	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 633-6200	559	40	13.8	56.2%	270 (48.3%)	97 (17.4%)	123 (22.0%)	19 (3.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.2%)	22.8	463^rd of 557 public elementary schools	16.9%		28.1	450^th of 565 public elementary schools	20.4%	13	46.7	65.8	52.8	52.1	61.3	72.6	59.7	53.5	52.8	$14,221	$423	$13,798
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	603	43	13.9	21.1%	385 (63.8%)	49 (8.1%)	48 (8.0%)	84 (13.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	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
Hanawalt Elementary	Public	K-5	225 56th Street	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8411	333	26	12.8	48.6%	189 (56.8%)	92 (27.6%)	34 (10.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	50.3	325^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.7%		46.8	356^th of 565 public elementary schools	37.0%	31	64.6	70.0	72.9		77.1	76.0	64.6		56.3	$14,934	$665	$14,269
Crestview School of Inquiry	Public	PK, KG-6	8355 Franklin Avenue	Clive	50325	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 633-5700	574	46	12.4	58.2%	135 (23.5%)	64 (11.1%)	258 (44.9%)	93 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.2%)	17.7	481^st of 557 public elementary schools	13.6%		28.4	448^th of 565 public elementary schools	20.7%	33	31.4	45.9	58.7	59.4	47.1	54.1	68.3	60.9	49.2	$14,822	$670	$14,152
Clive Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	1600 73rd Street	Des Moines	50324	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 633-5800	528	41	12.8	43.9%	236 (44.7%)	89 (16.9%)	116 (22.0%)	43 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.1%)	50.2	327^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.3%		47.8	345^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.9%	18	54.5	75.8	72.6	74.6	70.9	80.3	72.6	65.7	61.3	$14,178	$481	$13,696

Frequently Asked Questions about Jordan Creek Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Jordan Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Jordan Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stilwell Junior High School
High : Valley High School

Is Jordan Creek Elementary School a good school?

Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks 75^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jordan Creek Elementary School?

Students at Jordan Creek Elementary School are 67% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Asian.

What district is Jordan Creek Elementary School in?

West Des Moines Community School District

How many students attend Jordan Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended Jordan Creek Elementary School.

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