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Ankeny Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
17
Schools
12,750
Students
$14,014
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
18.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
95.6%
Graduation Rate
+9.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ankeny Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 12,750 students across 17 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,014 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Parkview Middle School06–07867
Prairie Ridge Middle School06–071,025
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ankeny Centennial High School10–121,443
Ankeny High School10–121,347
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northview Middle School08–091,065
Southview Middle School08–09896
Terrace Learning CenterPK–PK351
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,014Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
44%
State
50.4%
Local (property tax)
43.8%
Federal
5.8%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
12,750
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.6%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.6% graduation rate — 9.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ankeny Comm School District?
Ankeny Comm School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 12,750 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ankeny Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 95.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ankeny Comm School District spend per student?
Ankeny Comm School District spends $14,014 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ankeny Comm School District?
19% of students in Ankeny Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ankeny Comm School District?
No, Ankeny Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ankeny Comm School District serve?
Ankeny Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ankeny Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ankeny Comm School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.