Crestview School of Inquiry

Elementary No virtual instruction Clive, IA Grades PK–06 Suburb: Large Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ A (80)
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Crestview School of Inquiry
Clive, IA 50325
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ A (80)
558
Students
48.0
Teachers
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
(515)633-5700
Phone
http://crestview.wdmcs.org/
Website

Crestview School of Inquiry is a public school administered by the West Des Moines Comm School District district in Clive, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 558 students enrolled; a 11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
558.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 65% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.63:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
84.1%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 94% worse
School Details
School Name
Crestview School of Inquiry
NCESSCH ID
193093001790
State School ID
IA-776957 000-776957 427
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8355 Franklin Avenue
City
Clive
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50325
County
Polk County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19016
State Leg. Lower
19032
Latitude
41.61194
Longitude
-93.7329
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
558
Total Students
👩‍🏫
48.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
48.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)48.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 469 84.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
West Des Moines Comm School District
LEAID
1930930
State LEA ID
IA-776957 000
Phone
(515)633-5000
Website
http://www.wdmcs.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
West Des Moines
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$169,394K
Federal Revenue
$11,959K
State Revenue
$66,439K
Local Revenue
$90,996K
Total Expenditure
$195,866K
Instruction Exp.
$84,498K
Support Services
$39,728K
Other Current Exp.
$4,131K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Crestview School of Inquiry

1
Clive Learning Academy
Des Moines · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Middle
1 mi
3
Valerius Elementary School
Urbandale · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Karen Acres Elementary School
Urbandale · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.4 mi
6
Olmsted Elementary School
Urbandale · Elementary
1.8 mi
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Public elementary in Iowa with similar enrollment to Crestview School of Inquiry

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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crestview School of Inquiry, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Crestview School of Inquiry?
558 students are enrolled at Crestview School of Inquiry, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Crestview School of Inquiry have?
Crestview School of Inquiry has 48.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Crestview School of Inquiry serve?
Crestview School of Inquiry serves grades PK through 06.
Is Crestview School of Inquiry a charter school?
Crestview School of Inquiry is not a charter school.
What metro area is Crestview School of Inquiry located in?
Crestview School of Inquiry is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Crestview School of Inquiry belong to?
Crestview School of Inquiry is part of the West Des Moines Comm School District school district.
How much does West Des Moines Comm School District spend per student?
The West Des Moines Comm School District district spends approximately $351,014,337 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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