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#1157 of 1,280 schools in IA
Crestview School of Inquiry
Elementary School · West Des Moines Comm School District · Clive, IA
A West Des Moines Comm School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8355 Franklin Avenue, Clive, IA 50325
- Math 51% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestview School of Inquiry score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Crestview School of Inquiry sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clive), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,082
Median home value
$379,000
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Karen Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Cowles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Jordan Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Des Moines Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestview School of Inquiry is listed in West Des Moines Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestview School of Inquiry
Crestview School of Inquiry is a public elementary school in Clive, IA, part of West Des Moines Comm School District, serving approximately 549 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestview School of Inquiry
What grades does Crestview School of Inquiry serve?
Crestview School of Inquiry serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Crestview School of Inquiry?
Crestview School of Inquiry has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview School of Inquiry?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview School of Inquiry is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestview School of Inquiry rank in IA?
Crestview School of Inquiry ranks #1,157 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Crestview School of Inquiry's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestview School of Inquiry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crestview School of Inquiry?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestview School of Inquiry has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crestview School of Inquiry a charter school?
No, Crestview School of Inquiry is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestview School of Inquiry a Title I school?
No, Crestview School of Inquiry is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestview School of Inquiry?
44.6% of students at Crestview School of Inquiry qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (515) 633-5700
- Area population (ZIP 50325)
- 18,776
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50325; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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