Jordan Creek Elementary School

4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265

www.wdmcs.org/Domain/17

647 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

647

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jordan Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	76
Black	44
Asian	38
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
436 (67.4 %)
Hispanic
76 (11.7 %)
Two or More
51 (7.9 %)
Black
44 (6.8 %)
Asian
38 (5.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)633-5200
Website:	http://www.wdmcs.org/Domain/17
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
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 50

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 75