JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jordan Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the West Des Moines Comm School District school district, located in West Des Moines, IA with about 742 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Jordan Creek Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jordan Creek Elementary School, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a prominent institution within the West Des Moines Community School District. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. Its location on Fuller Road places it in a vibrant community, allowing the school to integrate local resources and parental involvement into its daily educational mission.
The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum that focuses not only on core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics but also on character development and social-emotional learning. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and prioritizing technology integration, Jordan Creek aims to prepare its students for future success in a rapidly changing world. With a dedicated staff and a culture that encourages collaboration, the school strives to provide each child with personalized attention to ensure they reach their full potential within a welcoming community atmosphere.
For more information, contact Jordan Creek Elementary School at (515) 633-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
http://www.wdmcs.org/jcreek/
JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in West Des Moines, IA with about 742 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Des Moines Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 742
- Teachers:
- 47.31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 742 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 6.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.