Waukee Elementary School
Tel:
(515)987-5193
- Waukee Elementary School serves 693 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Waukee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Waukee Elementary School's student population of 693 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 693 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Waukee Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waukee Elementary School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #254 out of 1,252 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 83% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukee Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Waukee Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Waukee Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukee Waukee Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 720 students
0.7 miles
905 Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515)987-5177 0.7 6-7 720 - Waukee Waukee Senior High School Grades: 10-12 | 1771 students
1.2 miles
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515)987-5163 1.2 10-12 1771 - Waukee Prairieview School Grades: 8-9 | 675 students
1.4 miles
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515)987-2770 1.4 8-9 675 - Waukee Waukee South Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 734 students
1.7 miles
2350 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515)987-3222 1.7 6-7 734 - Waukee Timberline School Grades: 8-9 | 704 students
2.0 miles
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515)987-5161 2.0 8-9 704
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