West Des Moines School District

The West Des Moines School District is located in West Des Moines, IA and includes 14 schools that serve 8,720 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The West Des Moines School District spends $8,962 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West Des Moines School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The West Des Moines School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the West Des Moines School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The West Des Moines School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.