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Jordan Creek Elementary School

4105 FULLER RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 14 of 183 in Iowa

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About Jordan Creek Elementary School

Jordan Creek Elementary School is a public school in the West Des Moines Community School District. It serves students from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. There are about 646 students at Jordan Creek Elementary School, and there is one teacher for every 16 students. At Jordan Creek Elementary School, 83% of students did well in math and 76% did well in reading and English language arts. About 34% of the students at the school are minorities, including Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. The school has a fairly diverse student body. Jordan Creek Elementary focuses on balanced teaching and encourages different types of learning, such as programs for gifted students. The school spends a lot of money on each student, and neighborhood-data sources show that the resources are being used in a stable way. Jordan Creek Elementary is located in a well-respected suburban neighborhood and is known for having good academic results, staying in touch with families, and being a caring school. In short, Jordan Creek Elementary School is a good public elementary school for families in West Des Moines because it has high proficiency rates, a welcoming learning environment, and a wide range of students.

Jordan Creek Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4105 FULLER RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265

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Phone

(515) 633-5200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 83%
Reading 76%
State average proficiency is 83% in Math and 76% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
13
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
657
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 14 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jordan Creek Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 67.4%
Asian 5.9%
Hispanic 11.7%
Black 6.8%
Two+ Races 7.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
67.4%
Asian
5.9%
Hispanic
11.7%
Black
6.8%
Two+ Races
7.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 657
51.6%
339 Female
48.4%
318 Male

Student Population

657 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

740 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jordan Creek Elementary has raised US$2,843 via DonorsChoose, which has helped fund 5 projects in the school. These projects include important classroom resources (e.g., books), showing strong community and donor support.

FAQ

Q1. Does Jordan Creek Elementary help kids learn about STEM?

Ans. Yes, STEM ideas are taught through hands-on activities, experiments, and learning that uses technology.

Q2. What kinds of art classes are there?

Ans. Students can join programs for music, the visual arts, and performance.

Q3. What does the school do to encourage inclusive education?

Ans. The school makes sure that all students have the same chance to learn and celebrates the different backgrounds of its students.

Q4. Do you have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, after-school programs with supervision help kids learn and fit into their family schedules.

Q5. What safety steps have been taken on campus?

Ans. Safety training, secure entry systems, and active supervision all help keep the area safe.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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