Waukee Comm School District

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.
19
Total Schools
13,917
Total Students
1,741.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waukee Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White9,358
Hispanic1,156
Black1,225
Asian1,157
Two or More985
American Indian23
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    9,358 (67.3%)
  • Black
    1,225 (8.8%)
  • Asian
    1,157 (8.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1,156 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    985 (7.1%)
  • American Indian
    23 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Waukee Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle3
High2
Other4
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