Westridge Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 · West Des Moines Comm School District
#200 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#4741 of 50,301 nationally
About Westridge Elementary
Westridge Elementary 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 744 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 200th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 744.
There are 13 schools in West Des Moines; Westridge Elementary ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)88%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Westridge Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Westridge Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students · 1.8 km away
Western Hills Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
570 students · 2.2 km away
Learning Resource Center
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
· 2.2 km away
Jordan Creek Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
652 students · 2.4 km away
Valley Southwoods
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades 9–9
678 students · 2.5 km away
Valley High School
West Des Moines · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,178 students · 2.9 km away
Brookview Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students · 2.9 km away
Fairmeadows Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
542 students · 4.0 km away
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students · 4.4 km away
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Carlisle Elementary School
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
715 students
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
708 students
Waukee Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
706 students
Clay Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Denison Elementary School
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
691 students
Clear Creek Elementary School
Clear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
685 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westridge Elementary a good school?
Westridge Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #200 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 Westridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Westridge Elementary ranks #200 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #4741 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Westridge Elementary?
Westridge Elementary had 744 students in 2025.
Is Westridge Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Westridge Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Westridge Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Westridge Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.