Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Westridge Elementary serves the northwest part of the West Des Moines, IA school district, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Westridge Elementary School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
744 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westridge Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westridge Elementary School's ranking?
Westridge Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Westridge Elementary School often compared to?
Westridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Westridge Elementary School?
744 students attend Westridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Westridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westridge Elementary School?
Westridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westridge Elementary School offer ?
Westridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westridge Elementary School part of?
Westridge Elementary School is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.
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