Crestview School of Inquiry

crestview.wdmcs.org/

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Crestview School of Inquiry, located in Clive, Iowa, is a specialized elementary school within the West Des Moines Community School District that emphasizes student-centered, project-based learning. The school is distinct for its inquiry-based curriculum, which encourages students to explore complex questions, collaborate on real-world projects, and develop critical thinking skills. By fostering an environment where curiosity is the primary driver of education, Crestview aims to empower students to take ownership of their learning and apply their knowledge to solve meaningful challenges.

In addition to its innovative academic approach, Crestview is recognized for its inclusive and supportive community culture. The school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning into daily experiences to help students build resilience, empathy, and leadership. Through strong partnerships between staff, families, and the local community, Crestview provides a dynamic educational setting designed to prepare students to be lifelong learners and engaged citizens in an ever-changing world.

558

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crestview School of Inquiry
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	324
Black	54
Asian	65
Two or More	19

Hispanic
324 (58.1%)
White
96 (17.2%)
Asian
65 (11.6%)
Black
54 (9.7%)
Two or More
19 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Des Moines Comm School District
Phone:	(515)633-5700
Website:	http://crestview.wdmcs.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 69