Western Hills Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 · West Des Moines Comm School District
#423 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#11430 of 50,301 nationally
About Western Hills Elementary School
Western Hills Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Des Moines, in the West Des Moines Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 570 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 423rd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 570.
There are 13 schools in West Des Moines; Western Hills Elementary School ranks 9th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Western Hills Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Western Hills Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Valley High School
West Des Moines · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,178 students · 1.1 km away
Learning Resource Center
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
· 1.3 km away
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students · 1.6 km away
Valley Southwoods
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades 9–9
678 students · 1.8 km away
Fairmeadows Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
542 students · 1.9 km away
Jordan Creek Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
652 students · 2.0 km away
Westridge Elementary
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
744 students · 2.2 km away
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students · 2.7 km away
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students · 2.9 km away
Hillside Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students
Eisenhower Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
Garfield Elementary School
Clarinda · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
573 students
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Central Lee Elementary School
Donnellson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
564 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Hills Elementary School a good school?
Western Hills Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #423 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Western Hills Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Western Hills Elementary School ranks #423 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #11430 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Western Hills Elementary School?
Western Hills Elementary School had 570 students in 2025.
Is Western Hills Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Western Hills Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Western Hills Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western Hills Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.