Enrollment
652
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Des Moines, IA
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193093000168
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Creek Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in West Des Moines · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193093000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan Creek Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan Creek Elementary School
Jordan Creek Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in West Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 90% of state schools at 652 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #141.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 672 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among West Des Moines's public schools, it stands alongside Westridge Elementary (744 students): Jordan Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 16.9:1).
West Des Moines Comm School District also operates Valley High School (2,178 students) and Westridge Elementary (744 students) alongside Jordan Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jordan Creek Elementary School compares
Jordan Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Iowa - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 7.2%
African American 5.7%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Jordan Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Des Moines Comm School District, which includes Jordan Creek Elementary School.
$12,960
Per student
+1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jordan Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Southwoods | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stilwell Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in West Des Moines
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westridge Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Western Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Elementary School
Standard public school
548 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Learning Resource Center
Standard public school
29 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jordan Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Jordan Creek Elementary School?
Jordan Creek Elementary School has 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Des Moines, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Creek Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jordan Creek Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Jordan Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Creek Elementary School is White at 65.5% 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 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Creek Elementary School?
Jordan Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jordan Creek Elementary School rank among schools in West Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 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 schools in West Des Moines on the city page.
Is Jordan Creek Elementary School a good school?
Jordan Creek Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Des Moines Comm School District?
Besides Jordan Creek 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.
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