Top Rankings
Waukee Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,600 students in Waukee Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Waukee Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
13,600 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
848 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Waukee Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.47
# American Indian Students
26 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,136 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
998 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
1,067 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
9,440 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
70%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
923 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
342
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
1,009
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,041
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,067
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,053
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,093
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,076
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,032
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,022
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,017
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
979
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
978
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
960
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
931
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,801 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$191 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$229 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,071
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,801
$16,042
Best Waukee Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shuler Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16400 Douglas Parkway
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Grades: K-5
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Waukee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 6th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5193
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5193
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Waukee Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 S. Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Grades: 6-7
| 701 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Ragan Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 Ne Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #66.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 E.p. True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #77.
Radiant Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 170th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Grades: K-5
| 789 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1455 98th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #99.
Prairieview School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Grades: 8-9
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1010.
Timberline School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Grades: 8-9
| 918 students
Rank: #1111.
South Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Grades: 6-7
| 913 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 South 95th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5196
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5196
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1313.
Eason Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se Boone Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1414.
Northwest High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 Nw 10th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Grades: 10-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #1515.
Waukee High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Grades: 10-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: n/an/a
965 Ashworth Rd
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
1455 Nw Douglas Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Grades: 6-7
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
430 Ashowrth Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Grades: PK
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District manages 18 public schools serving 13,600 students.
What is the rank of Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District is ranked #43 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waukee Comm School District?
70% of Waukee Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Waukee Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,801 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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