Woodland Hills Elementary School

1120 South 95th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodland Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodland Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Woodland Hills Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 23, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Making Connections + Growing Leaders

School Rankings

Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#279 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
85%
68%
75%
70%
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
61%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodland Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Hills Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% 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 Woodland Hills Elementary School?
569 students attend Woodland Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Woodland Hills Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Hills Elementary School?
Woodland Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodland Hills Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodland Hills Elementary School part of?
Woodland Hills Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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