Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Crossroads Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Crossroads Park Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crossroads Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Park Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
12%
7%
White
58%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Park Elementary School's ranking?
Crossroads Park Elementary School is ranked #372 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Crossroads Park Elementary School often compared to?
Crossroads Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Crossroads Park Elementary School?
539 students attend Crossroads Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Crossroads Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Park Elementary School?
Crossroads Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossroads Park Elementary School offer ?
Crossroads Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Park Elementary School part of?
Crossroads Park Elementary School is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.
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