Westridge Elementary School

The younger elementary students have their own unique playground in West Des Moines.

The campus of Westridge Elementary has ample outdoor space for fun and learning.

Modern playground equipment and painted games make for fun recesses.

Westridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

5500 EP True Pky, West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines Community School District

708 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
84%

Reading Proficiency
81%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

81%

Math Proficiency

84%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 46	Full Time Teachers 46
Teachers in First or Second Year 4.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

721:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 49.1%
White 66.8%	Hispanic 10.4%
Black 9%	Two or more races 7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander 5.7%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/4/2025

We have a great experience with the school. The teachers are great with our kids, we always receive the positive feedback and the aria of opportunities and growth. One of my girls finds school easy and I always let the teacher know that she can be challenged.

5.0 other

10/5/2023

AMAZING SCHOOL. Good food, LGBTQ students and supportive teachers, no racism, and NO bullying. Strongly recommend for your little ones.

5.0 other

2/13/2021

We moved into the Westridge area from another district in central Iowa and it was a great experience. We've been here 4-5 years. ................ SOCIALLY: My oldest was in 1st grade and was welcomed by teachers and students alike. She made friends quickly and felt included at all times. A year or t...

2.0 parent

1/13/2021

I would have to agree with previous reviewers who stated that if you transfer to this school from a different state this school almost goes out of their way to make you feel unwelcome. My child, a third grader, comes home in tears nearly daily. It is not a very friendly school. I have emailed the pr...

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Westridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in West Des Moines, IA, in the West Des Moines neighborhood, and is served by the West Des Moines Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 708 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Westridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $359,881. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, Valley High School, Des Moines Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what West Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westridge Elementary School.

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