Westridge Elementary
School Overview
Westridge Elementary 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, 88% of students are proficient in Math learning and 78% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 705 students through grade PK to 6. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 705 students are attending Westridge Elementary. By gender, there are 339 and 366 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Westridge Elementary offers the gifted and talented program. Total 25 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 12 | 13 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Westridge Elementary and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 705 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.