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Schools in West Des Moines, IA
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
West Des Moines has 13 public schools
with a total enrollment of 8,754 students
and 555 teachers.
There are 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
Public Schools (13)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | High | 2,152 | 120 | 17.9:1 |
| Westridge Elementary | Elementary | 748 | 44 | 17.0:1 |
| Valley Southwoods | — | 687 | 44 | 15.6:1 |
| Stilwell Junior High School | Middle | 684 | 47 | 14.6:1 |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Elementary | 647 | 39 | 16.6:1 |
| Brookview Elementary School | Elementary | 603 | 43 | 14.0:1 |
| Western Hills Elementary School | Elementary | 579 | 37 | 15.6:1 |
| Fairmeadows Elementary School | Elementary | 569 | 32 | 17.8:1 |
| Hillside Elementary School | Elementary | 559 | 40 | 14.0:1 |
| Woodland Hills Elementary School | Elementary | 537 | 36 | 14.9:1 |
| Crossroads Park Elementary School | Elementary | 521 | 36 | 14.5:1 |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Elementary | 439 | 35 | 12.5:1 |
| Learning Resource Center | — | 29 | 2 | 14.5:1 |
Colleges & Universities (2)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Private Non-Profit | Graduate | 1,660 | — |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | Private For-Profit | Associate | 254 | — |