Average Teacher Salary in West Des Moines Community School District
The average teacher salary in West Des Moines Community School District is $45,658.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $30,350 | $16,470 | $18,610 | $22,380 | $34,310 | $51,950 |
| Kindergarten | $49,980 | $27,570 | $32,060 | $43,320 | $64,780 | $85,940 |
| Elementary | $47,030 | $24,280 | $31,910 | $40,550 | $58,700 | $81,280 |
| Middle school | $52,610 | $29,130 | $33,260 | $48,030 | $64,400 | $92,080 |
| High school | $48,320 | $29,610 | $36,190 | $45,620 | $58,640 | $70,510 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 1,163
- Full time teachers: 598
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 14 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 217
- Instructional Coordinators: 3
- Elementary Teachers: 264
- Kindergarten Teachers: 40
- Pre-K Teachers: 6
- High School Teachers: 289
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 8,713
Financial Statistics for West Des Moines Community School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $71,396,000
- Revenue from state sources: $30,596,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $2,498,000
- Total revenue: $104,490,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $44,060,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $45,376,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $14,980,000
- Expenditures per student: $2,846,000
- Total expenditures: $90,303,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $20,624,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $3,741,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $737,000
Information on Schools within West Des Moines Community School District
Elementary Schools within the West Des Moines Community School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clive Elementary
1600 73rd St
Des Moines, IA 50322 515-633-5800
|
|
15 to 1 | 33 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Crestview Elementary School
8355 Franklin
Clive, IA 50325 515-633-5700
|
|
13 to 1 | 37 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Crossroads Park Elementary School
1050 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-633-5600
|
|
17 to 1 | 33 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Fairmeadows Elementary School
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-633-6500
|
|
15 to 1 | 33 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Hillside Elementary School
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-633-6200
|
|
14 to 1 | 43 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Jordan Creek Elementary School
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-633-5200
|
|
14 to 1 | 50 | Prekindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-633-6600
|
|
11 to 1 | 13 | Prekindergarten | 3rd Grade |
|
Western Hills Elementary School
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-633-5900
|
|
18 to 1 | 29 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
|
Westridge Elementary
5500 East P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-633-5400
|
|
17 to 1 | 39 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
Middle Schools within the West Des Moines Community School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Indian Hills Junior High School
9401 Indian Hills Dr
Clive, IA 50325 515-633-4700
|
|
13 to 1 | 47 | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Stilwell Junior High School
1601 Vine St
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-633-6000
|
|
14 to 1 | 51 | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the West Des Moines Community School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Valley High School
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-633-4000
|
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14 to 1 | 130 | 10th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Valley Southwoods
625 South 35th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-633-4500
|
|
15 to 1 | 47 | 9th Grade | 9th Grade |
Other Schools within the West Des Moines Community School District (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Walnut Creek Campus
815 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-633-6400
|
|
12 to 1 | 14 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $32,956
- Median family income: $72,064
- Median male income: $38,817
- Median female income: $25,206
- Median income of a renter: $36,324
- Median income of a home owner: $71,947
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 1,180 1,970 3,410 5,815 5,015
