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Western Hills Elementary

Western Hills Elementary is a public primary school in West Des Moines, IA, serving grades PK–6, rated C-, with 570 students and a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
570
Students per teacher
14.9:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White49%
Hispanic28%
Black11%
Two or more races7%
Asian5%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-1.0%
Prior-year enrollment
576

Homes assigned to this school

2,064 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Western Hills Elementary. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
600 39th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone
(515) 633-5900
Website
wdmcs.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
193093001798
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School district

West Des Moines Community School District

District rating
C-
Schools
14
Students
9,110
Spending per student
$13,209
Teachers (FTE)
628
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Western Hills Elementary

How is Western Hills Elementary rated?

Western Hills Elementary holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. West Des Moines Community School District is rated C- overall.

What grades does Western Hills Elementary serve?

Western Hills Elementary serves grades PK–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Western Hills Elementary?

570 students attend Western Hills Elementary, down from 576 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Western Hills Elementary?

TopHap matches 2,064 residential properties to Western Hills Elementary in and around West Des Moines. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Western Hills Elementary in?

Western Hills Elementary is part of West Des Moines Community School District, which reports 14 schools, 9,110 students and $13,209 of spending per student.