Waukee Community School District
About the District
Welcome to the Waukee Community School District.
Welcome
The third-largest school district in Iowa
As the third-largest school district in Iowa, Waukee Community School District serves about 14,500 students from Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, and West Des Moines, as well as open-enrolled families from outside the District.
We’re proud to be a leader in academics, performing arts, and athletics, with one of the highest graduation rates in the state. Our focus on career preparation ensures Waukee CSD graduates will succeed in college, careers, and life.
Our Vision
Inspiring learners who feel valued, challenged, and prepared to embrace tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our Mission
Waukee Community Schools is a rapidly growing and increasingly diverse school district. We believe every individual’s unique background and culture enhance our schools. By focusing on the joy of learning and growth for everyone, we create a dynamic work environment for our staff while engaging our students, families, and the community through innovative educational experiences.
Our Core Values
What we believe
- We believe in keeping students our priority.
- We believe in equity and belonging.
- We believe in developing people.
- We believe in integrity.
- We believe in joy.
- We believe in inclusivity.
- We believe in innovative problem-solving.
From the Superintendent
Crozier’s Chronicles: September 2026
Dear Waukee CSD Families, This week, we presented a draft of our 2026-27 Strategic Plan to the Waukee CSD School Board. This plan will serve...
— Dr. Andy Crozier, Superintendent
Read more2025-26 Strategic Plan
Strategic Goals
At Waukee Community School District, we are committed to providing all our students with the knowledge, experiences, and opportunities necessary to succeed after graduation. Our strategic plan lays out the priorities and goals of the District. Already, many pieces of this plan have been implemented, and our staff continues to do amazing work each day to provide our students with the best educational experiences.
Waukee CSD Five-Year Goals
By Fall 2030, the following will occur:
- Waukee CSD will have a 100% graduation rate and all graduates will have had at least one work-based learning experience and a plan for beyond high school.
- We will tell the story of Waukee CSD through a strategic marketing strategy that highlights why Waukee CSD is the district of choice.
- In the context of a safe, collaborative, and supportive work environment, all Waukee CSD staff will experience a fully-aligned professional learning system from hire to retirement.
- Waukee CSD will have a system that balances student experiences with overall district financial health. The District will maintain high-quality measures of the system and be a model for workplace health, safety, and wellness.
- We will have high-levels of customer service across all operational departments; fully implement physical safety and cybersecurity procedures districtwide; and maintain or enhance our facilities and infrastructure.
High Reliability Schools Framework
Five increasing levels of reliability
Waukee Community School District follows the Marzano High Reliability Schools (HRS) framework. Waukee CSD is working to achieve the HRS levels. This will ensure all schools are focused on the right work and committed to student learning and achievement.
Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture
Effective Teaching in Every Classroom
Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
Standards-Referenced Learning
Competency-Based Education
By the numbers
Waukee CSD at a glance
22
Education buildings
56
Square miles
1.5 million
Lunches served each year
14
Team state titles in 2025
57
All-State Band and Choir students
98%
Graduation rate
2,600
Staff members — nearly
90+
Languages spoken by families
Boundaries, the board, departments and the people behind them — everything else about how the District runs.
District Office
560 SE University Avenue, Waukee, Iowa 50263. School Year: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Summer: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday & 7:30 a.m. to noon on Friday.