Maple Grove Elementary School

maplegrove.waukeeschools.org/

439 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maple Grove Elementary, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a prominent school within the Waukee Community School District. Serving students in the surrounding residential areas, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic program, Maple Grove Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative culture of the Waukee district. The school maintains a strong partnership with families through active parent involvement and various extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for their transition to middle school. With a focus on innovation and student-centered teaching, Maple Grove strives to create an atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

439

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maple Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	49
Black	72
Asian	38
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
225 (51.3 %)
Black
72 (16.4 %)
Two or More
54 (12.3 %)
Hispanic
49 (11.2 %)
Asian
38 (8.7 %)
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:	Waukee Comm School District
Phone:	(515)987-3363
Website:	http://maplegrove.waukeeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 62