At a glance
Reported students
445
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Abbie Grove Elementary: 445 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Abbie Grove Elementary
Abbie Grove Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Ankeny. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Ankeny Comm School District. NCES reports 445 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.3%) and multiracial (6.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Abbie Grove Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black2.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Ankeny Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
409 reported students
Crocker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
489 reported students
Prairie Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
526 reported students
Northwest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
346 reported students
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
548 reported students
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
551 reported students
Public schools near Abbie Grove Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Elementary School Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 551 | 1.5 mi |
| Rock Creek Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 639 | 2.3 mi |
| Northwest Elementary School Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 346 | 2.7 mi |
| Ashland Ridge Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 548 | 2.8 mi |
| Prairie Trail Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 526 | 2.9 mi |
| Big Creek Elementary Elementary · North Polk Comm School District | 03–05 | 357 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Abbie Grove Elementary
What grades does Abbie Grove Elementary serve?
Abbie Grove Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ankeny Comm School District.
How many students attend Abbie Grove Elementary?
Abbie Grove Elementary reported 445 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Abbie Grove Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 445 students and 25.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Abbie Grove Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Abbie Grove Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ankeny Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Abbie Grove Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Abbie Grove Elementary in?
Abbie Grove Elementary is part of Ankeny Comm School District, based in Ankeny, IA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Abbie Grove Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westwood Elementary School (1.5 mi), Rock Creek Elementary (2.3 mi), Northwest Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.