Clive Learning Academy

www.wdmcs.org/clive/

528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Clive Learning Academy is a public elementary school located in Des Moines, Iowa, serving as part of the West Des Moines Community School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on individualized instruction and community engagement, the academy strives to prepare its students for success in a rapidly evolving global society.

The school places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to think critically and solve problems creatively. Its curriculum is designed to be comprehensive and adaptive, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to reach their full potential. With a dedicated faculty and a culture centered on curiosity and respect, Clive Learning Academy serves as a vital educational hub for its local neighborhood, fostering a strong sense of community pride and lifelong learning.

528

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clive Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	116
Black	89
Asian	43
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
236 (44.7 %)
Hispanic
116 (22.0 %)
Black
89 (16.9 %)
Asian
43 (8.1 %)
Two or More
43 (8.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Des Moines Comm School District
Phone:	(515)633-5800
Website:	http://www.wdmcs.org/clive/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 76