Western Hills Elementary School
School Overview
Western Hills Elementary School is a public school located in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is a school in West Des Moines Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, 68% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 570 students through grade PK to 6. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 37 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 570 students are attending Western Hills Elementary School. By gender, there are 283 and 287 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Western Hills Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 12 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Total | 12 | 7 | 5 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 37 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Western Hills Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 37 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 37 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 285 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 27,582 Households |
| Population | 63,868 |
| Male | 31,265 |
| Female | 32,938 |
| Child Population | 17,603 |
| Total Housing Units | 29,292 Units |
| Average House Value | $219,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $949 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.80% |
| Average Household Income | $75,099 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.43% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in West Des Moines Comm School District
In West Des Moines Comm School District, 14 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa
5 private schools are serving students in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.