Crossroads Park Elementary School

crossroads.wdmcs.org/

530 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Crossroads Park Elementary School, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a part of the West Des Moines Community School District. The school serves students in grades K-6 and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. The curriculum focuses on core academic excellence while emphasizing social-emotional development, encouraging students to become collaborative and curious lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic programs, Crossroads Park is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on meeting the unique needs of every child, the school strives to prepare its students for future success both in their educational journey and as contributing members of the broader West Des Moines community.

530

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crossroads Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	112
Black	69
Asian	19
Two or More	45

White
285 (53.8%)
Hispanic
112 (21.1%)
Black
69 (13.0%)
Two or More
45 (8.5%)
Asian
19 (3.6%)

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)633-5600
Website:	http://crossroads.wdmcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 83