- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Des Moines, IA
Woodland Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193051002190
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Hills Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in West Des Moines · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Hills Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051002190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Woodland Hills Elementary School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 193051002190 · West Des Moines, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 16.1:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Woodland Hills Elementary School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Woodland Hills 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 578
Woodland Hills Elementary School
578 students
What this shows Woodland Hills Elementary School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Hills Elementary School compares
Woodland Hills 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Hills 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Hills Elementary School?
Woodland Hills Elementary School has 578 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Hills Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Hills Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Woodland Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Hills Elementary School is White at 61.4% 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 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Hills Elementary School?
Woodland Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Woodland Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Hills Elementary School ranks #2 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 Woodland Hills 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.