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Westridge Elementary

5500 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

+1 (515) 633-5400

http://westridge.wdmcs.org/

7.9

Overall Rating

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Westridge Elementary Overview

About This School

Westridge Elementary is a public middle in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 744 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 75% proficiency in ELA and 83% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 46 teachers earning an average salary of $77,833. One counselor is available for the student body. Students are composed of 51% female and 49% male. The demographic breakdown includes 63% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Black, 9% Two or More Races, and 5% Asian students.

744

Total Students

PK-6

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

46 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts75%

Mathematics83%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

744:1

Westridge Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

75%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 71%State Avg: 70%

83%

Mathematics

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

744

Students per Counselor

Westridge Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$77,833

City Avg: $76,459

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor744:1

Westridge Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

48.92%

Male

51.08%

Female

Total Enrollment: 744 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White62.77%

Hispanic13.04%

Asian4.7%

Black9.81%

Two or More Races9.41%

Native American0.13%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westridge Elementary

Q: What is Westridge Elementary?

A: Westridge Elementary is a middle public located in West Des Moines.

Q: How many students attend Westridge Elementary?

A: Westridge Elementary has approximately 744 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Westridge Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Westridge Elementary - West Des Moines, IA

Quick Facts about Westridge Elementary
School Name	Westridge Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	5500 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266, West Des Moines, IA
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (515) 633-5400
Total Students	744
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	46
Rating	7.9/10
ELA Proficiency	75%
Math Proficiency	83%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Westridge Elementary

What is Westridge Elementary?

Westridge Elementary is a middle public located in West Des Moines.

How many students attend Westridge Elementary?

Westridge Elementary has approximately 744 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary is 16:1.

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