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West Des Moines Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
14
Schools
9,120
Students
$18,157
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
37.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
94.4%
Graduation Rate
+7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Des Moines Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 9,120 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,157 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Indian Hills Junior High School07–08696
Stilwell Junior High School07–08684
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Valley High School10–122,152
Walnut Creek Campus09–12147
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Learning Resource CenterPK–PK29
Valley Southwoods09–09687
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,157+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
51%
State
39.7%
Local (property tax)
51.0%
Federal
9.2%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
9,120
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.4%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.4% graduation rate — 7.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,157 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Des Moines Comm School District?
West Des Moines Comm School District has 14 public schools, serving a total of 9,120 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Des Moines Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 94.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Des Moines Comm School District spend per student?
West Des Moines Comm School District spends $18,157 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Des Moines Comm School District?
38% of students in West Des Moines Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Des Moines Comm School District?
No, West Des Moines Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Des Moines Comm School District serve?
West Des Moines Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Des Moines Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Des Moines Comm School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.