Hillside Elementary School

www.wdmcs.org

559 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a key component of the West Des Moines Community School District. Situated at 713 8th St, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-6 education focused on academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to innovative learning environments and inclusive practices, Hillside aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational support of the West Des Moines Community School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success in a diverse and rapidly changing world. Through its official website, http://www.wdmcs.org, the district and school provide families with access to essential educational tools, district-wide news, and updates on school policies. Hillside Elementary maintains a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to thrive within the classroom and the broader community.

559

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	123
Black	97
Asian	19
Two or More	46
American Indian	4

White
270 (48.3 %)
Hispanic
123 (22.0 %)
Black
97 (17.4 %)
Two or More
46 (8.2 %)
Asian
19 (3.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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)633-6200
Website:	http://www.wdmcs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 30

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 74