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Woodland Hills Elementary

1120 SOUTH 95TH ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 9 of 183 in Iowa

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Woodland Hills Elementary

1120 SOUTH 95TH ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 9 of 183 in Iowa

See top schools in West Des Moines

About Woodland Hills Elementary

Woodland Hills Elementary School is a public school in the Waukee Community School District. It is located in West Des Moines and serves students in grades K–5. According to district data, Woodland Hills Elementary School has 569 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15 to 1. Woodland Hills Elementary School is in the top 20% of schools in Iowa because 85% of its students do well in math and 75% do well in reading/ELA. Review of Public Schools About 39% of the school's students are minorities, and a large number of them are Asian, African-American, or multiracial. SchoolDigger says that Woodland Hills Elementary spends about $12,334 on each student. Woodland Hills is not a magnet or charter school, but it does offer different kinds of instruction and help for gifted students. It has a good reputation in the area for having a stable and welcoming community while also doing well in school. In short, Woodland Hills Elementary School is a good choice for families because it has good test scores, small class sizes, and a wide range of students.

Woodland Hills Elementary Contact Information

Address

1120 SOUTH 95TH ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

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Phone

(515) 987-5196

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 85%
Reading 75%
State average proficiency is 85% in Math and 75% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
569
Total Students
$68370
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 9 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Woodland Hills Elementary

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
🏆
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: 9:05 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 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 65%
Asian 14.3%
Hispanic 4.1%
Black 7.6%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
65%
Asian
14.3%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
7.6%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 569
50.3%
286 Female
49.7%
283 Male

Student Population

569 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

222 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

PAWSitive Impact Staff Awards

The district continues to recognize and appreciate its staff. 27 staff/volunteers were honored in the 2024–25 school year for going above and beyond.

FAQ

Q1. Are there enrichment programs at Woodland Hills Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can take advantage of enrichment opportunities in academics, the arts, and leadership.

Q2. What does the school do to promote good habits?

Ans. The school day includes wellness programs, physical education, and healthy food choices.

Q3. Are there programs for students who are very smart?

Ans. The school offers advanced learning opportunities for students who do well in school.

Q4. How do you help new students make the transition?

Ans. New students can get used to things more easily with orientation programs, buddy systems, and help from their teachers.

Q5. What ways can parents talk to each other?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date through newsletters, online portals, and direct communication from teachers.

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

PS

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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