Ankeny Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,750 students in Ankeny Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Ankeny Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Ankeny Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.46
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
381 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
994 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
572 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
10,044 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
79%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
729 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
351
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
924
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
989
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
957
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,004
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
944
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
938
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
950
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
942
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
953
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,008
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
920
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
900
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
970
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,551 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,710 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Ankeny Comm School District?
Ankeny Comm School District manages 17 public schools serving 12,750 students.
What is the rank of Ankeny Comm School District?
Ankeny Comm School District is ranked #22 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ankeny Comm School District?
79% of Ankeny Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ankeny Comm School District?
Ankeny Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Ankeny Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,710 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in IA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
