Waukee Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(515) 987-5193
Waukee Elementary School serves 753 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Waukee Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Waukee Elementary School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 753 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waukee Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waukee Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #331 out of 1232 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 82% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukee Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waukee Elementary School is Waukee Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Waukee Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukee Waukee Middle School Math: 90% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-7 | 802 students10
0.7 miles
905 Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177 0.7 6-7 802 - Waukee Grant Ragan Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 712 students10
1.1 miles
645 Ne Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435 1.1 PK-5 712 - Waukee Waukee Senior High School Math: 87% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 10-12 | 1,941 student10
1.2 miles
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163 1.2 10-12 1,941 - Waukee Prairieview School Math: 89% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 8-9 | 726 students10
1.4 miles
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770 1.4 8-9 726 - Waukee Waukee South Middle School Math: 85% | Reading: 81%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-7 | 790 students10
1.7 miles
2350 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222 1.7 6-7 790
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