- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Des Moines, IA
Crossroads Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193093001791
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Park Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in West Des Moines · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193093001791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Crossroads Park Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 193093001791 · West Des Moines, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 14.7:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (2,178 students)
Crossroads Park Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Park Elementary School 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 530
Crossroads Park Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Crossroads Park Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Park Elementary School compares
Crossroads Park Elementary School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Crossroads Park Elementary School 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 Crossroads Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Southwoods | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Park Elementary School'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
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Park Elementary School
How many students attend Crossroads Park Elementary School?
Crossroads Park Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Park Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Crossroads Park Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Crossroads Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Park Elementary School is White at 53.8% 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 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Park Elementary School?
Crossroads Park Elementary School 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 Crossroads Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Park Elementary School ranks #4 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 West Des Moines Comm School District?
Besides Crossroads Park Elementary School, 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.