- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Des Moines, IA
Brookview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193051000699
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookview Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in West Des Moines · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookview Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookview Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051000699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Brookview Elementary School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 193051000699 · West Des Moines, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 13.8:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Brookview Elementary School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Brookview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- This school 592
Brookview Elementary School
592 students
What this shows Brookview Elementary School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookview Elementary School compares
Brookview Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Asian 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Brookview Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in West Des Moines
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookview Elementary School
How many students attend Brookview Elementary School?
Brookview Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookview Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookview Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Brookview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookview Elementary School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in West Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookview Elementary School?
Brookview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookview Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Brookview Elementary School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.