- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clive, IA
Crestview School of Inquiry
Federal NCES profile for Crestview School of Inquiry, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193093001790
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview School of Inquiry earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clive · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview School of Inquiry has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview School of Inquiry ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clive, IA.
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193093001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Crestview School of Inquiry held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 193093001790 · Clive, IA Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 12.4:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (2,178 students)
Crestview School of Inquiry held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Crestview School of Inquiry in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
2,178 students
- Westridge Elem 744
Westridge Elementary
744 students
- Valley Southwo 678
Valley Southwoods
678 students
- Indian Hills J 661
Indian Hills Junior High School
661 students
- Jordan Creek E 652
Jordan Creek Elementary School
652 students
- This school 558
Crestview School of Inquiry
558 students
What this shows Crestview School of Inquiry reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestview School of Inquiry compares
Crestview School of Inquiry held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 17.2%
Asian 11.6%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Crestview School of Inquiry is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Des Moines Comm School District reports $13,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestview School of Inquiry Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Southwoods | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview School of Inquiry's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestview School of Inquiry
How many students attend Crestview School of Inquiry?
Crestview School of Inquiry has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clive, IA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview School of Inquiry?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview School of Inquiry is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Crestview School of Inquiry?
53.3% of students at Crestview School of Inquiry are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview School of Inquiry?
The largest demographic group at Crestview School of Inquiry is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Clive, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview School of Inquiry?
Crestview School of Inquiry has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Crestview School of Inquiry rank among public schools in Clive?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview School of Inquiry ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clive, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Des Moines Comm School District?
Besides Crestview School of Inquiry, West Des Moines Comm School District also operates Valley High School (2,178 students), Westridge Elementary (744 students), and Valley Southwoods (678 students). See the West Des Moines Comm School District district page for the complete list.