- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Des Moines, IA
Walnut Creek Campus
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Creek Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193093000393
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Creek Campus earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in West Des Moines · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Creek Campus has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Campus ranks #1 of 3 high schools in West Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193093000393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Walnut Creek Campus grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 193093000393 · West Des Moines, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 11.7:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (2,178 students)
Walnut Creek Campus grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Walnut Creek Campus 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 152
Walnut Creek Campus
152 students
What this shows Walnut Creek Campus reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Creek Campus compares
Walnut Creek Campus 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Walnut Creek Campus is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Walnut Creek Campus 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Creek Campus'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 high schools in West Des Moines
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek Campus
How many students attend Walnut Creek Campus?
Walnut Creek Campus has 152 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Campus is 11.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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 Walnut Creek Campus?
66.0% of students at Walnut Creek Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Creek Campus?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Creek Campus is White at 50.0% 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 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Creek Campus?
Walnut Creek Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walnut Creek Campus rank among high schools in West Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Campus ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high schools in West Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in West Des Moines Comm School District?
Besides Walnut Creek Campus, 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.