Waukee Comm School District
13,917 Students
19 Schools
District Overview
Located at 560 SE University Avenue in Waukee, Iowa, the Waukee Community School District serves as a premier educational institution within the expanding Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public district in a dynamic large-suburb setting, Waukee manages 19 operational schools that cater to a growing student body of 13,917 learners. Federal educational profile data for the 2024–2025 academic year highlights the district's comprehensive offerings, providing a seamless educational journey from early childhood pre-kindergarten programs all the way through twelfth-grade graduation across a diverse suburban population.
To nurture student achievement and holistic growth across all grade levels, the district is backed by an impressive institutional infrastructure and a deep commitment to staffing. Waukee employs a total workforce of more than 3,700 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by nearly 1,742 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 400 instructional aides. This strong educator footprint is reinforced by over 1,590 support personnel dedicated to administrative, operational, and student services, fostering a low student-to-teacher ratio and a well-resourced learning environment. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, the Waukee Community School District stands out as a high-performing suburban district, combining broad academic access with robust professional support.
To nurture student achievement and holistic growth across all grade levels, the district is backed by an impressive institutional infrastructure and a deep commitment to staffing. Waukee employs a total workforce of more than 3,700 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by nearly 1,742 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 400 instructional aides. This strong educator footprint is reinforced by over 1,590 support personnel dedicated to administrative, operational, and student services, fostering a low student-to-teacher ratio and a well-resourced learning environment. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, the Waukee Community School District stands out as a high-performing suburban district, combining broad academic access with robust professional support.
19
Total Schools
13,917
Total Students
1,741.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9,358 |
| Hispanic | 1,156 |
| Black | 1,225 |
| Asian | 1,157 |
| Two or More | 985 |
| American Indian | 23 |
| Pacific Islander | 9 |
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White9,358 (67.3%)
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Black1,225 (8.8%)
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Asian1,157 (8.3%)
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Hispanic1,156 (8.3%)
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Two or More985 (7.1%)
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American Indian23 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander9 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 11 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 4 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 19 |
| Students: | 13,917* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 1,741.7* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.0 |
Schools in Waukee Comm School District
Found 20 Schools
592 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
590 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
666 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
577 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Not reported M - M
1,574 Students
High School 10th - 12th
539 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
273 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
592 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
1,092 Students
Middle School 6th - 7th
630 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
992 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
754 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
Elementary School K - 5th
464 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
706 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
1,375 Students
High School 10th - 12th
867 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Elementary School K - 5th