Crossroads Park Elementary School

Summary:

Crossroads Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 521 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, outperforming the West Des Moines Community School District and the state of Iowa in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Crossroads Park Elementary School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its students achieve proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 96.2% of 6th-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to 77.9% in the district and 74.5% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, suggesting a more favorable learning environment. While Crossroads Park outperforms many nearby schools, it is outperformed by Jordan Creek Elementary School and Westridge Elementary, which are also part of the West Des Moines Community School District.

Another notable aspect of Crossroads Park Elementary School is its relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.63%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Crestview School of Inquiry (58.19%) and Hillside Elementary School (56.17%), suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1050 50th St
       West Des Moines, IA  50266


(515) 633-5600

District: West Des Moines Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,999 Help


Students who attend Crossroads Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Indian Hills Junior High School
High:    Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.0%
Hispanic:
17.9%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crossroads Park Elementary School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Crossroads Park Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the West Des Moines Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (62%), Hispanic (17.9%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossroads Park Elementary School is 14.1, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossroads Park Elementary School is $13,999. 4 elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Crossroads Park 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 190th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crossroads Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 72.21 122nd 626 80.5%
2013 68.02 176th 624 71.8%
2014 69.11 176th 603 70.8%
2015 68.54 202nd 616 67.2%
2016 68.85 186th 599 68.9%
2017 56.24 304th 574 47.0%
2018 65.10 211th 567 62.8%
2019 70.24 173rd 603 71.3%
2021 68.28 172nd 567 69.7%
2022 69.12 183rd 574 68.1%
2023 80.48 75th 565 86.7%
2024 76.79 94th 557 83.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crossroads Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 687 12 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1989 736 12 34 7 1 n/a n/a 0 790
1990 744 10 29 5 2 n/a n/a 0 790
1991 565 6 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 539 10 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 517 9 22 4 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1994 519 7 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1995 443 14 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 443 14 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 427 19 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 421 23 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1999 418 17 14 13 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 428 24 13 16 2 n/a n/a -18 465
2001 414 23 14 13 4 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 445 20 19 22 6 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 445 20 19 22 6 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 450 18 29 20 3 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 425 26 33 23 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2006 438 19 45 27 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2007 440 13 44 22 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2008 438 23 44 39 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 432 18 48 53 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2010 406 15 42 64 6 0 18 0 551
2011 392 27 35 70 4 0 13 0 541
2012 377 32 47 80 3 0 25 0 564
2013 366 39 48 76 2 1 27 0 559
2014 347 45 47 76 2 2 31 0 550
2015 356 40 43 70 2 2 32 0 545
2016 356 32 46 67 1 0 33 0 535
2017 361 31 35 86 2 0 37 0 552
2018 348 37 39 84 1 0 39 0 548
2019 351 46 31 86 2 0 44 0 560
2020 363 44 29 71 1 0 42 0 550
2021 351 47 23 78 1 0 39 0 539
2022 352 48 25 87 1 0 36 0 549
2023 323 48 21 93 1 0 35 0 521

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 Crossroads Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 729 31.5 23.1 1
1989 790 32.5 24.3 0.9
1990 790 32.5 24.3 0.5
1991 590 30.9 19.0 1.4
1992 571 31.0 18.4 1.1
1993 553 31.1 17.8 2.2
1994 548 31.1 17.6 2.6
1995 480 28.1 17.1 2.3
1996 480 28.1 17.1 2.3
1997 476 28.1 16.9 3.2
1998 474 29.5 16.1 4
1999 463 29.5 15.7 5.2
2000 465 29.5 15.8 5.4
2001 468 22.0 21.3 5.8
2002 512 34.4 14.9 10
2003 512 34.4 14.9 10
2004 520 34.3 15.2 8.1
2005 507 34.3 14.8 13
2006 529 33.3 15.9 10.8
2007 519 33.3 15.6 12.7
2008 544 34.3 15.9 16.4
2009 551 32.7 16.9 19.1
2010 551 33.1 16.6 19.4
2011 541 35.5 15.2 22.9
2012 564 36.2 15.5 26.8
2013 559 37.2 15.0 28.6
2014 550 37.6 14.6 31.6
2015 545 38.0 14.3 31.7
2016 535 36.0 14.8 34.4
2017 552 36.9 14.9 32.2
2018 548 35.9 15.2 33.2
2019 560 36.8 15.1 38
2020 550 35.8 15.3 33.1
2021 539 36.6 14.6 38.6
2022 549 35.7 15.3 33.7
2023 521 36.8 14.1 32.6

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 Crossroads Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 729 31.5 23.1 1
1989 790 32.5 24.3 0.9
1990 790 32.5 24.3 0.5
1991 590 30.9 19.0 1.4
1992 571 31.0 18.4 1.1
1993 553 31.1 17.8 2.2
1994 548 31.1 17.6 2.6
1995 480 28.1 17.1 2.3
1996 480 28.1 17.1 2.3
1997 476 28.1 16.9 3.2
1998 474 29.5 16.1 4
1999 463 29.5 15.7 5.2
2000 465 29.5 15.8 5.4
2001 468 22.0 21.3 5.8
2002 512 34.4 14.9 10
2003 512 34.4 14.9 10
2004 520 34.3 15.2 8.1
2005 507 34.3 14.8 13
2006 529 33.3 15.9 10.8
2007 519 33.3 15.6 12.7
2008 544 34.3 15.9 16.4
2009 551 32.7 16.9 19.1
2010 551 33.1 16.6 19.4
2011 541 35.5 15.2 22.9
2012 564 36.2 15.5 26.8
2013 559 37.2 15.0 28.6
2014 550 37.6 14.6 31.6
2015 545 38.0 14.3 31.7
2016 535 36.0 14.8 34.4
2017 552 36.9 14.9 32.2
2018 548 35.9 15.2 33.2
2019 560 36.8 15.1 38
2020 550 35.8 15.3 33.1
2021 539 36.6 14.6 38.6
2022 549 35.7 15.3 33.7
2023 521 36.8 14.1 32.6

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 Crossroads Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (1.4%) $13,805 (98.6%) $13,999

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossroads Park 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 173rd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 75th of 565 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Park Elementary School)68.886.8
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)6371
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Park Elementary School)7483.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)72.676.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Park Elementary School)71.879.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)70.173.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Park Elementary School)78.880.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)75.279.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Park Elementary School)79.293.2
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)67.871.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Park Elementary School)83.191.8
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)77.977.9
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Park Elementary School)81.382.3
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)72.670.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Park Elementary School)86.379.7
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)76.572.3
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students560521
 7%
African American4648
 4.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3121
 32.3%
Hispanic8693
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White351323
 8%
Two or More Races4435
 20.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%32.6%
 5.4%


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Students who attend Crossroads Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Hills Junior High School
High : Valley High School

Students at Crossroads Park Elementary School are 62% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Crossroads Park Elementary School ranks 94th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Crossroads Park Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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