Woodland Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Woodland Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 537 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Waukee Community School District, which is ranked 44th out of 309 school districts in Iowa, Woodland Hills consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Woodland Hills Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 80.5% of 3rd graders, 84.9% of 4th graders, and 80.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 79.4%, 83%, and 81.1%, respectively, and the state average of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%. In Mathematics, 93.9% of 3rd graders, 82.8% of 4th graders, and 81.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 87.2%, 85.3%, and 85%, and the state average of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. The school's 5th graders also outperformed the district and state in Science, with 75.9% being proficient or better.

Woodland Hills Elementary School's strong academic performance is complemented by its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 14.6 students per teacher over the past three school years. Additionally, the school's student population is more diverse compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Asian, and students of two or more races. This diversity may contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment for students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1120 South 95th Street
       West Des Moines, IA  50266


(515) 987-5196

District: Waukee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,334 Help


Students who attend Woodland Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Middle School
High:    Waukee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.0%
Asian:
14.3%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodland Hills Elementary School ranks better than 89.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65%), Asian (14.3%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Hills Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Hills Elementary School is $12,334, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodland Hills Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waukee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukee Community School District 44th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodland Hills Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 72.44 152nd 616 75.3%
2016 79.01 74th 599 87.6%
2017 80.10 67th 574 88.3%
2018 69.62 167th 567 70.5%
2019 79.93 98th 603 83.7%
2021 74.68 122nd 567 78.5%
2022 73.02 134th 574 76.7%
2023 77.96 103rd 565 81.8%
2024 81.51 60th 557 89.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodland Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 319 42 55 31 0 0 31 0 478
2015 347 43 67 40 2 0 37 0 536
2016 345 48 93 49 2 0 54 0 591
2017 369 39 71 41 0 0 50 0 570
2018 385 42 73 40 0 1 58 0 599
2019 420 38 79 42 0 1 65 0 645
2020 430 49 116 49 0 2 55 0 701
2021 405 51 109 36 1 0 63 0 665
2022 438 61 95 38 1 0 61 0 694
2023 349 41 77 22 1 2 45 0 537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodland Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 478 32.5 14.7 36
2015 536 38.0 14.1 33.8
2016 591 40.0 14.7 32.5
2017 570 36.1 15.7 31.6
2018 599 39.8 15.0 29.4
2019 645 43.4 14.8 28.5
2020 701 49.5 14.1 26.1
2021 665 49.3 13.4 21.7
2022 694 52.9 13.1 25.4
2023 537 36.6 14.6 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodland Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 478 32.5 14.7 36
2015 536 38.0 14.1 33.8
2016 591 40.0 14.7 32.5
2017 570 36.1 15.7 31.6
2018 599 39.8 15.0 29.4
2019 645 43.4 14.8 28.5
2020 701 49.5 14.1 26.1
2021 665 49.3 13.4 21.7
2022 694 52.9 13.1 25.4
2023 537 36.6 14.6 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodland Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $488 (4.0%) $11,846 (96.0%) $12,334

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 103rd of 565 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Hills Elementary School)8078.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)82.580.5
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodland Hills Elementary School)83.290.3
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)87.587.5
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Hills Elementary School)79.678.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)8785.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Hills Elementary School)83.582.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)9187.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Hills Elementary School)8076.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)83.883
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Hills Elementary School)87.884.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)89.487.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645537
 16.7%
African American3841
 7.9%
American Indian01
Asian7977
 2.5%
Hispanic4222
 47.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White420349
 16.9%
Two or More Races6545
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%24.2%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Hills Elementary School

Students who attend Woodland Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle School
High : Waukee High School

Woodland Hills Elementary School ranks 60th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Woodland Hills Elementary School are 65% White, 14% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Woodland Hills Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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