School overview
At a glance
Reported students
548
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
35.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Ashland Ridge Elementary: 548 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ashland Ridge 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 548 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Ashland Ridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.01 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 are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.9%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black5.3%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Ankeny Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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551 reported students
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526 reported students
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585 reported students
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595 reported students
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489 reported students