Western Hills Elementary School
Rating
Not Available
Not Available
No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Western Hills Elementary School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Western Hills Elementary School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 526 elementary school students from grades KG-6
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Beth Lang
- Fax: (515) 633-5999
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: 526
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 280 (53.2%)
- Females: 246 (46.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 23 (4.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 44 (8.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 67 (12.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black | 7 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 4.2% |
| White | 450 | 85.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 73 | 13.9% |
| 1st Grade | 81 | 15.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 90 | 17.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 81 | 15.4% |
| 4th Grade | 53 | 10.1% |
| 5th Grade | 78 | 14.8% |
| 6th Grade | 70 | 13.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:36%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $48,415
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,868 | 24% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,430 | 76% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Western Hills Elementary School!
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Crossroads Park Grade School KG-6 | 551 Students | 1.0 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Fair Meadows Elementary School KG-6 | 515 Students | 1.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School PK-6 | 719 Students | 1.2 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Hillside Elementary School KG-6 | 618 Students | 2.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Crestview Elementary School KG-6 | 489 Students | 2.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Phenix Elementary School PK-3 | 134 Students | 2.4 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Clive School PK-6 | 476 Students | 2.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Westridge Elementary School KG-6 | 651 Students | 3.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Brookview Elementary School KG-5 | 642 Students | 3.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Hanawalt Elementary School PK-5 | 365 Students | 3.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Western Hills Elementary School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
The Importance of Ninth Grade
Students who are entering ninth grade do not realize the importance of the critical decisions they...
Students who are entering ninth grade do not realize the importance of the critical decisions they...
Cutting Class
Depression is a very real problem for today’s youth. When your spirit doesn’t feel good, a lot of...
Depression is a very real problem for today’s youth. When your spirit doesn’t feel good, a lot of...
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
For most of the country, school is starting up this week or later this month-at the beginning of...
For most of the country, school is starting up this week or later this month-at the beginning of...