Total enrollment
9,009
-11 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
14 schools in West Des Moines Comm School District
Iowa · 9,009 students · 3 cities
West Des Moines Comm School District has 14 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 9,009 Iowa students across 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.
7-year change in West Des Moines Comm School District
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 65%
% Hispanic
22%
was 14%
% Black
12%
was 8%
% Asian
6%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | West Des Moines | High | 10-12 | 2,178 |
| Westridge Elementary | West Des Moines | Elementary | PK-06 | 744 |
| Valley Southwoods | West Des Moines | High | 09-09 | 678 |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Clive | Middle | 07-08 | 661 |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | West Des Moines | Elementary | PK-06 | 652 |
| Stilwell Junior High School | West Des Moines | Middle | 07-08 | 645 |
| Western Hills Elementary School | West Des Moines | Elementary | PK-06 | 570 |
| Crestview School of Inquiry | Clive | Elementary | PK-06 | 558 |
| Clive Learning Academy | Des Moines | Elementary | PK-06 | 551 |
| Hillside Elementary School | West Des Moines | Elementary | PK-06 | 548 |
| Fairmeadows Elementary School | West Des Moines | Elementary | PK-06 | 542 |
| Crossroads Park Elementary School | West Des Moines | Elementary | KG-06 | 530 |
| Walnut Creek Campus | West Des Moines | High | 09-12 | 152 |
| Learning Resource Center | West Des Moines | Elementary | PK-PK | · |
About West Des Moines Comm School District
West Des Moines Comm School District is an average-sized Iowa school district running 14 campuses with combined enrollment near 9,009.
Looking at the level breakdown, West Des Moines Comm School District comprises 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
On a per-school basis, West Des Moines Comm School District runs about 644 students per campus, 71% noticeably above the state mean of roughly 376.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 9,020 students in SY 2017-18 versus 9,009 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 65% to 53% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for West Des Moines Comm School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.