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Western Hills Elementary School

600 39Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

+1 (515) 633-5900

http://westernhills.wdmcs.org/

6.2

Overall Rating

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Western Hills Elementary School Overview

About This School

Western Hills Elementary School is a public middle in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 570 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 61% in ELA and 62% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 38 teachers earning an average salary of $77,833. One counselor is available for the student body. Students are 51% female and 49% male. The demographic makeup includes 49% White, 28% Hispanic, 11% Black, 7% Two or More Races, and 5% Asian students.

570

Total Students

PK-6

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

38 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts61%

Mathematics62%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

570:1

Western Hills Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

61%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 71%State Avg: 70%

62%

Mathematics

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

570

Students per Counselor

Western Hills Elementary School 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 Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor570:1

Western Hills Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.12%

Male

50.88%

Female

Total Enrollment: 570 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White48.95%

Hispanic28.07%

Asian4.91%

Black10.7%

Two or More Races7.37%

Native American0%

Western Hills Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Western Hills Elementary School

Q: What is Western Hills Elementary School?

A: Western Hills Elementary School is a middle public located in West Des Moines.

Q: How many students attend Western Hills Elementary School?

A: Western Hills Elementary School has approximately 570 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Western Hills Elementary School

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 Western Hills Elementary School - West Des Moines, IA

Quick Facts about Western Hills Elementary School
School Name	Western Hills Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	600 39Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (515) 633-5900
Total Students	570
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	38
Rating	6.2/10
ELA Proficiency	61%
Math Proficiency	62%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Hills Elementary School

What is Western Hills Elementary School?

Western Hills Elementary School is a middle public located in West Des Moines.

How many students attend Western Hills Elementary School?

Western Hills Elementary School has approximately 570 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elementary School is 14:1.

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