Westridge Elementary School
5500 East P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 | (515) 633-5400
- Grades: KG-6
- Student Enrollment: 651
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 651 elementary school students from grades KG-6
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5500 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
- Principal or Admin: Mary Jane Stites
- Fax: (515) 633-5499
School District Details
- West Des Moines Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,962
- Graduation Rate: 86.3%
- Dropout Rate: 1.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 8,795
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 651
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 330 (50.7%)
- Females: 321 (49.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 19 (2.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 43 (6.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 62 (9.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Black | 41 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 54 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 3.5% |
| White | 517 | 79.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 77 | 11.8% |
| 1st Grade | 80 | 12.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 96 | 14.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 104 | 16.0% |
| 4th Grade | 101 | 15.5% |
| 5th Grade | 102 | 15.7% |
| 6th Grade | 91 | 14.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 62%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:39%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $47,542
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,421 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,595 | 69% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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