Westridge Elementary

5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

www.wdmcs.org/westridge/

748 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Westridge Elementary is a public school located in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving as part of the West Des Moines Community School District. Situated on E P True Parkway, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding suburban neighborhood, fostering a community-focused environment. As a key component of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, Westridge provides a comprehensive educational program designed to support children in their foundational years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for future academic success. By leveraging the resources of the West Des Moines district, Westridge offers students access to modern technology and a variety of enrichment opportunities. With a focus on inclusivity and collaboration, the school encourages strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community, striving to create a safe and supportive space where each student can thrive.

748

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	500
Hispanic	78
Black	67
Asian	43
Two or More	59
American Indian	1

White
500 (66.8 %)
Hispanic
78 (10.4 %)
Black
67 (9.0 %)
Two or More
59 (7.9 %)
Asian
43 (5.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)633-5400
Website:	http://www.wdmcs.org/westridge/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 48

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 83