Jordan Creek Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 4105 Fuller Rd
       West Des Moines, IA  50265


(515) 633-5200

District: West Des Moines Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,612 Help


Students who attend Jordan Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stilwell Junior High School
High:    Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  647

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.4%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.6% Help


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Compare Details Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Des Moines Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jordan Creek Elementary School is 16.3. 5 elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Jordan Creek Elementary School employs 39.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jordan Creek Elementary School is $13,612. 6 elementary schools in the West Des Moines Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jordan Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Des Moines Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Des Moines Community School District 175th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 81.67 40th 626 93.6%
2013 77.44 63rd 624 89.9%
2014 83.18 39th 603 93.5%
2015 81.64 48th 616 92.2%
2016 83.18 43rd 599 92.8%
2017 72.01 152nd 574 73.5%
2018 72.50 145th 567 74.4%
2019 75.52 127th 603 78.9%
2021 64.29 203rd 567 64.2%
2022 72.10 149th 574 74.0%
2023 73.42 131st 565 76.8%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Open Quote We could not be more impressed with Jordan Creek. The teachers and staff are exceptional. They are knowledgeable, creative, and dedicated to helping each child regardless of their level. The atmosphere is one of respect for each other and this is in no doubt to their proactive approach to getting the kids to understand they are all a family in learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 439 15 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 362 8 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 532 7 21 8 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1996 532 7 21 8 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1997 597 8 18 11 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1998 624 6 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1999 635 6 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2000 690 14 27 17 0 n/a n/a -40 708
2001 640 21 42 14 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2002 670 19 53 18 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2003 670 19 53 18 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2004 685 19 44 15 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2005 674 22 49 25 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2006 680 22 48 17 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 682 17 46 12 3 n/a n/a 0 760
2008 649 19 45 11 4 n/a n/a 0 728
2009 662 15 43 7 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2010 616 13 49 15 5 1 20 0 719
2011 619 11 56 24 2 0 25 0 737
2012 597 9 57 24 2 0 27 0 716
2013 593 18 63 20 1 0 25 0 720
2014 612 24 66 35 3 0 35 0 775
2015 617 28 70 40 3 1 35 0 794
2016 586 28 64 62 3 0 37 0 780
2017 574 41 57 59 1 0 32 0 764
2018 566 37 50 56 2 0 31 0 742
2019 541 42 53 65 2 0 47 0 750
2020 536 48 47 69 2 0 46 0 748
2021 502 55 32 83 1 0 45 0 718
2022 450 42 29 75 1 1 59 0 657
2023 436 44 38 76 1 1 51 0 647

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 Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 475 30.9 15.4 12
1994 392 18.0 21.8 9.2
1995 569 28.0 20.3 5.3
1996 569 28.0 20.3 5.3
1997 635 30.5 20.8 5.4
1998 654 40.2 16.3 4.3
1999 668 40.2 16.6 6.6
2000 708 38.6 18.3 4.1
2001 717 39.6 18.1 3.8
2002 760 41.5 18.3 5.4
2003 760 41.5 18.3 5.4
2004 763 42.5 18.0 3.8
2005 770 43.5 17.7 4.4
2006 767 48.7 15.7 4.7
2007 760 48.2 15.8 4.2
2008 728 49.4 14.7 3.2
2009 728 50.4 14.4 4
2010 719 50.4 14.2 4.2
2011 737 45.7 16.1 6.1
2012 716 46.4 15.4 8.7
2013 720 47.0 15.2 11
2014 775 44.9 17.2 13.2
2015 794 45.0 17.6 13.9
2016 780 47.0 16.5 18.1
2017 764 46.3 16.4 19.2
2018 742 47.3 15.6 18.2
2019 750 46.3 16.1 20.8
2020 748 45.4 16.4 21.8
2021 718 43.4 16.5 23.8
2022 657 43.4 15.1 21.6
2023 647 39.4 16.3 22.6

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 Jordan Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 475 30.9 15.4 12
1994 392 18.0 21.8 9.2
1995 569 28.0 20.3 5.3
1996 569 28.0 20.3 5.3
1997 635 30.5 20.8 5.4
1998 654 40.2 16.3 4.3
1999 668 40.2 16.6 6.6
2000 708 38.6 18.3 4.1
2001 717 39.6 18.1 3.8
2002 760 41.5 18.3 5.4
2003 760 41.5 18.3 5.4
2004 763 42.5 18.0 3.8
2005 770 43.5 17.7 4.4
2006 767 48.7 15.7 4.7
2007 760 48.2 15.8 4.2
2008 728 49.4 14.7 3.2
2009 728 50.4 14.4 4
2010 719 50.4 14.2 4.2
2011 737 45.7 16.1 6.1
2012 716 46.4 15.4 8.7
2013 720 47.0 15.2 11
2014 775 44.9 17.2 13.2
2015 794 45.0 17.6 13.9
2016 780 47.0 16.5 18.1
2017 764 46.3 16.4 19.2
2018 742 47.3 15.6 18.2
2019 750 46.3 16.1 20.8
2020 748 45.4 16.4 21.8
2021 718 43.4 16.5 23.8
2022 657 43.4 15.1 21.6
2023 647 39.4 16.3 22.6

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 Jordan Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $247 (1.8%) $13,365 (98.2%) $13,612

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jordan Creek 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 127th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 131st of 565 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jordan Creek Elementary School)82.277.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)6371
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jordan Creek Elementary School)82.290.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)72.676.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan Creek Elementary School)72.480.9
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)70.173.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jordan Creek Elementary School)8087.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)75.279.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan Creek Elementary School)77.284
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)67.871.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jordan Creek Elementary School)80.777.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)77.977.9
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan Creek Elementary School)87.769.9
 17.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Des Moines Community School District)72.670.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jordan Creek Elementary School)80.279.5
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Des Moines Community School District)76.572.3
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students750647
 13.7%
African American4244
 4.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian5338
 28.3%
Hispanic6576
 16.9%
Pacific Islander01
White541436
 19.4%
Two or More Races4751
 8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.8%22.6%
 1.8%


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Students who attend Jordan Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stilwell Junior High School
High : Valley High School

Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks 131st of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended Jordan Creek Elementary School.

Students at Jordan Creek Elementary School are 67% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Asian.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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