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Jordan Creek Elementary School

4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jordan Creek Elementary School's student population of 647 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
647 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jordan Creek Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#340 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jordan Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jordan Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Jordan Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jordan Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Jordan Creek Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Jordan Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Jordan Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Hills Elementary School, Lawson 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 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Jordan Creek Elementary School?
647 students attend Jordan Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jordan Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jordan Creek Elementary School?
Jordan Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jordan Creek Elementary School offer ?
Jordan Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jordan Creek Elementary School part of?
Jordan Creek Elementary School is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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