Westridge Elementary

Summary:

Westridge Elementary is a public elementary school in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 748 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the West Des Moines Community School District, which is ranked 190 out of 309 districts in the state.

Westridge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, outperforming the district and state averages in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 69.3% to 92.7%, compared to the district's 61.8%-77.9% and the state's 64.2%-74.5%. In Mathematics, Westridge Elementary's proficiency rates ranged from 81% to 89.1%, compared to the district's 74%-77.1% and the state's 70.7%-76.3%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 72.8%, significantly higher than the district's 63.9% and the state's 59.6%.

While Westridge Elementary has a higher percentage of White students compared to the district and state, the school still maintains a relatively diverse student population, with significant percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (25%) compared to the district and state averages, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population. Westridge Elementary's higher student-teacher ratio of 16.8 may indicate fewer resources or staff available per student, but the school's consistently high academic performance suggests it is able to effectively utilize its resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5500 E P True Parkway
       West Des Moines, IA  50266


(515) 633-5400

District: West Des Moines Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,179 Help


Students who attend Westridge Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  748

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.8%
Hispanic:
10.4%
African American:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westridge Elementary ranks better than 84% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2nd 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 77.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Westridge Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the West Des Moines Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.8%), Hispanic (10.4%), African American (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary is 16.8. 6 elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westridge Elementary is $13,179, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westridge Elementary 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 Westridge Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 84.75 25th 626 96.0%
2013 80.28 44th 624 92.9%
2014 76.28 95th 603 84.2%
2015 76.37 107th 616 82.6%
2016 75.91 109th 599 81.8%
2017 81.15 56th 574 90.2%
2018 75.29 115th 567 79.7%
2019 80.67 88th 603 85.4%
2021 81.25 74th 567 86.9%
2022 75.76 114th 574 80.1%
2023 81.65 69th 565 87.8%
2024 77.02 89th 557 84.0%
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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 Westridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 626 13 23 5 2 n/a n/a 0 669
1992 698 15 30 8 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1993 535 14 25 1 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 535 14 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 577 12 29 6 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1996 577 12 29 6 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1997 617 12 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 632 12 22 7 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1999 683 16 26 14 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2000 730 15 34 11 1 n/a n/a -50 741
2001 677 13 33 14 2 n/a n/a 0 739
2002 650 23 45 16 3 n/a n/a 0 737
2003 650 23 45 16 3 n/a n/a 0 737
2004 643 23 52 20 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2005 601 38 52 28 2 n/a n/a 0 721
2006 605 43 54 21 2 n/a n/a 0 725
2007 585 49 57 19 2 n/a n/a 0 712
2008 559 51 62 12 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2009 555 40 58 12 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2010 517 41 54 23 3 0 13 0 651
2011 526 34 53 25 3 0 17 0 658
2012 521 35 53 31 2 0 18 0 660
2013 503 28 45 39 1 2 22 0 640
2014 457 32 63 49 2 2 22 0 627
2015 506 48 75 62 3 2 34 0 730
2016 526 54 70 72 1 0 26 0 749
2017 507 58 66 79 2 0 23 0 735
2018 487 47 60 67 3 2 39 0 705
2019 479 52 59 70 3 1 44 0 708
2020 489 60 65 72 3 1 43 0 733
2021 483 63 54 68 2 1 50 0 721
2022 504 69 46 79 3 1 51 0 753
2023 500 67 43 78 1 0 59 0 748

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 Westridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 669 32.1 20.8 1.8
1992 752 39.0 19.2 2.9
1993 576 27.0 21.3 2.3
1994 580 36.7 15.8 1.2
1995 624 38.9 16.0 2.1
1996 624 38.9 16.0 2.1
1997 659 41.6 15.8 2.1
1998 673 41.7 16.1 2.8
1999 739 41.7 17.7 3.2
2000 741 42.2 17.6 1.9
2001 739 41.5 17.8 2
2002 737 41.5 17.8 4.2
2003 737 41.5 17.8 4.2
2004 740 42.5 17.4 5.1
2005 721 43.0 16.8 6.2
2006 725 37.7 19.2 5.8
2007 712 37.7 18.9 6.7
2008 686 40.5 16.9 8.3
2009 666 38.6 17.3 8.3
2010 651 38.4 16.9 9.5
2011 658 39.8 16.5 10.9
2012 660 36.9 17.8 12
2013 640 38.8 16.4 17
2014 627 38.1 16.4 16.4
2015 730 43.0 16.9 26
2016 749 43.0 17.4 23.1
2017 735 42.8 17.1 23.4
2018 705 41.6 16.9 20.3
2019 708 43.1 16.4 22.2
2020 733 44.1 16.6 24
2021 721 45.6 15.7 25.9
2022 753 45.4 16.5 23.6
2023 748 44.3 16.8 25

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 Westridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 669 32.1 20.8 1.8
1992 752 39.0 19.2 2.9
1993 576 27.0 21.3 2.3
1994 580 36.7 15.8 1.2
1995 624 38.9 16.0 2.1
1996 624 38.9 16.0 2.1
1997 659 41.6 15.8 2.1
1998 673 41.7 16.1 2.8
1999 739 41.7 17.7 3.2
2000 741 42.2 17.6 1.9
2001 739 41.5 17.8 2
2002 737 41.5 17.8 4.2
2003 737 41.5 17.8 4.2
2004 740 42.5 17.4 5.1
2005 721 43.0 16.8 6.2
2006 725 37.7 19.2 5.8
2007 712 37.7 18.9 6.7
2008 686 40.5 16.9 8.3
2009 666 38.6 17.3 8.3
2010 651 38.4 16.9 9.5
2011 658 39.8 16.5 10.9
2012 660 36.9 17.8 12
2013 640 38.8 16.4 17
2014 627 38.1 16.4 16.4
2015 730 43.0 16.9 26
2016 749 43.0 17.4 23.1
2017 735 42.8 17.1 23.4
2018 705 41.6 16.9 20.3
2019 708 43.1 16.4 22.2
2020 733 44.1 16.6 24
2021 721 45.6 15.7 25.9
2022 753 45.4 16.5 23.6
2023 748 44.3 16.8 25

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 Westridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $193 (1.5%) $12,987 (98.5%) $13,179

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th of 565 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westridge Elementary)79.276.5
 2.7%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)90.179.4
 10.7%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)8386.1
 3.1%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)89.489.1
 0.3%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)74.785.2
 10.5%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)85.591.7
 6.2%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)74.387
 12.7%
   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 (Westridge Elementary)87.390.9
 3.6%
   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 Students708748
 5.6%
African American5267
 28.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian5943
 27.1%
Hispanic7078
 11.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White479500
 4.4%
Two or More Races4459
 34.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%25%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westridge Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 748 students attended Westridge Elementary.

Students who attend Westridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Westridge Elementary ranks 89th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Westridge Elementary are 67% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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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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