At a glance
Reported students
361
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa other enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 52 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Terrace Learning Center: 361 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
22:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Terrace Learning Center
Terrace Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Ankeny. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Ankeny Comm School District. NCES reports 361 students for 2024–25.
Among 52 combined / other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 113.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22:1, above the Iowa median of 17:1 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 (65.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Terrace Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 22:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.43 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 0.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.83
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.9%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black7.5%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.4%
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
Not reported as 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.
Southview Middle School
Other · Grades 08–09
913 reported students
Northview Middle School
Other · Grades 08–09
1,021 reported students
Northwest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
346 reported students
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
409 reported students
Abbie Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
445 reported students
Crocker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
489 reported students
Public schools near Terrace Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Middle School Other · Ankeny Comm School District | 08–09 | 1,021 | 0.5 mi |
| Southview Middle School Other · Ankeny Comm School District | 08–09 | 913 | 1 mi |
| Johnston Middle School Other · Johnston Comm School District | 08–09 | 1,161 | 6.7 mi |
| Woodlawn Early Childhood Center Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–PK | 216 | 7.6 mi |
| Jessie Franklin Taylor Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–PK | 195 | 8.7 mi |
| McKee Elementary School Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–PK | 235 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Terrace Learning Center
What grades does Terrace Learning Center serve?
Terrace Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Ankeny Comm School District.
How many students attend Terrace Learning Center?
Terrace Learning Center reported 361 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 52 Iowa combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Terrace Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 22:1, based on 361 students and 16.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 17:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Terrace Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Terrace Learning Center 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 Terrace Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
0.8% 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 Terrace Learning Center in?
Terrace Learning Center 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 Terrace Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northview Middle School (0.5 mi), Southview Middle School (1 mi), Johnston Middle School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.