Crossroads Park Elementary School

1050 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Crossroads Park Elementary School serves 549 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Crossroads Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 72% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crossroads Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Crossroads Park Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Crossroads Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Crossroads Park Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
12%
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Black
9%
7%
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White
64%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crossroads Park Elementary School's ranking?
Crossroads Park Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Crossroads Park Elementary School often compared to?
Crossroads Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Crossroads Park Elementary School?
549 students attend Crossroads Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Crossroads Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Park Elementary School?
Crossroads Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossroads Park Elementary School offer ?
Crossroads Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Park Elementary School part of?
Crossroads Park Elementary School is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Seniors (Valley High School and Walnut Creek Campus)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day for Tiger Cubs Preschool
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day for Teachers
May 31, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 72% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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