West Des Moines Community School District


West Des Moines Community School District, or West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS), is a school district headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.

West Des Moines Community School District
Location
West Des Moines, Iowa

United States
Coordinates41.566261, -93.757340
District information
TypeLocal school district
GradesK-12
SuperintendentDr. Lisa Remy
Schools13
Budget$132,112,000 (2015-16)[1]
NCES District ID1930930 [1]
Students and staff
Students9223 (2018-19)[1](2018-19)
Teachers587.71 FTE [1]
Staff582.24 FTE [1]
Student–teacher ratio15.69 [1]
Athletic conferenceCentral Iowa Metro League
District mascotTigers (Valley HS)
ColorsOrange and Black (Valley HS)
   
Other information
Websitewww.wdmcs.org

The district is mostly in Polk County, with a section in Dallas County.[2] In addition to West Des Moines, the 36.6-square-mile (95 km2) district serves sections of Clive, Urbandale, and Windsor Heights.[3]

Schools

High schools:

Junior high schools:

  • Indian Hills Junior High School
  • Stilwell Junior High School

Elementary schools:

  • Clive Learning Academy
  • Crestview School of Inquiry
  • Crossroads Park Elementary School
  • Fairmeadows Elementary School
  • Hillside Elementary School
  • Jordan Creek Elementary School
  • Western Hills Elementary School
  • Westridge Elementary School

Alternative schools:

  • Walnut Creek Campus (high school)

References

  1. "West Des Moines Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  2. "West Des Moines" (map). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on November 3, 2018.
  3. "Boundaries and maps." West Des Moines Community School District. Retrieved on November 3, 2018.
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