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Westridge Elementary

West Des Moines, Iowa · Grades PreK to 6 · West Des Moines Comm School District

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About Westridge Elementary

Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, Westridge Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 6. It reported 744 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in West Des Moines. There are about 16.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (46.2 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Polk County. It is one of 13 schools in West Des Moines Comm School District. There are 34 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5500 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone	(515) 633-5400
School district	West Des Moines Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	744
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	46.2
Students per teacher	16.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 193093002055). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Crossroads Park Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6West Des Moines · 1.1 mi Western Hills Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines · 1.3 mi St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8West Des Moines · 1.4 mi Jordan Creek Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6West Des Moines · 1.5 mi Valley SouthwoodsPublic · Grades 9West Des Moines · 1.6 mi Valley High SchoolPublic · Grades 10 to 12West Des Moines · 1.8 mi Brookview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5West Des Moines · 1.8 mi Montessori Children's HousePrivate · Grades PreK to 2West Des Moines · 1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Westridge Elementary serve?

Westridge Elementary serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Westridge Elementary?

Westridge Elementary reported 744 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary?

About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 744 students and 46.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Westridge Elementary a public or charter school?

Westridge Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Westridge Elementary in?

Westridge Elementary is part of West Des Moines Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/west-des-moines-comm-school-district/

Where is Westridge Elementary located?

Westridge Elementary is at 5500 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The phone number is (515) 633-5400.

How many other schools are near Westridge Elementary?

There are 34 other schools within 5 miles of Westridge Elementary in our directory.