At a glance
Reported students
1,004
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Prairie Ridge Middle School: 1,004 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,029
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Ridge Middle School
Prairie Ridge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Ankeny. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Ankeny Comm School District. NCES reports 1,004 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 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 (81.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Prairie Ridge Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.4 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.1%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black3.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ankeny Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–07
865 reported students
Northview Middle School
Other · Grades 08–09
1,021 reported students
Southview Middle School
Other · Grades 08–09
913 reported students
Rock Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
639 reported students
Ankeny High School
High · Grades 10–12
1,375 reported students
Heritage Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
604 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Ridge Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Middle School Middle · Ankeny Comm School District | 06–07 | 865 | 0.6 mi |
| Woodside Middle School Middle · Saydel Comm School District | 05–08 | 396 | 5.1 mi |
| North Polk Middle School Middle · North Polk Comm School District | 06–08 | 504 | 5.5 mi |
| Harding Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 603 | 7.7 mi |
| Bondurant-Farrar Junior High Middle · Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District | 07–08 | 398 | 8 mi |
| Meredith Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 662 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Ridge Middle School
What grades does Prairie Ridge Middle School serve?
Prairie Ridge Middle School reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ankeny Comm School District.
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Middle School?
Prairie Ridge Middle School reported 1,004 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,029 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 1,004 students and 67.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Ridge Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Ridge Middle School 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 Prairie Ridge Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.6% 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 Prairie Ridge Middle School in?
Prairie Ridge Middle School 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 Prairie Ridge Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkview Middle School (0.6 mi), Woodside Middle School (5.1 mi), North Polk Middle School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.