- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ankeny, IA
Ankeny Centennial High School
Federal NCES profile for Ankeny Centennial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190369002187
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ankeny Centennial High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #16 of 17
- public schools in Ankeny · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ankeny Centennial High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ankeny Centennial High School ranks #16 of 17 public schools in Ankeny, IA.
School address
District: Ankeny Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190369002187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ankeny Centennial High School held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 89.0 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 190369002187 · Ankeny, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,470 enr · 16.7:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ankeny High School (1,375 students)
Ankeny Centennial High School held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 89.0 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ankeny Centennial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ankeny Centennial High School
1,470 students
- Ankeny High Sc
Ankeny High School
1,375 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle School
1,021 students
- Prairie Ridge
Prairie Ridge Middle School
1,004 students
- Southview Midd
Southview Middle School
913 students
- Parkview Middl
Parkview Middle School
865 students
What this shows Ankeny Centennial High School reports 1,470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ankeny Centennial High School compares
Ankeny Centennial High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,470
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Iowa - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Ankeny Centennial High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ankeny Comm School District reports $12,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ankeny Centennial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ankeny Centennial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Ankeny
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ankeny Centennial High School
How many students attend Ankeny Centennial High School?
Ankeny Centennial High School has 1,470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ankeny, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,443 (2022-23) → 1,466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ankeny Centennial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ankeny Centennial High School is 16.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ankeny Centennial High School?
13.7% of students at Ankeny Centennial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ankeny Centennial High School?
The largest demographic group at Ankeny Centennial High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Ankeny, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ankeny Centennial High School?
Ankeny Centennial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ankeny Centennial High School rank among public schools in Ankeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Ankeny Centennial High School ranks #16 of 17 public schools in Ankeny, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ankeny on the city page.
What other schools are in Ankeny Comm School District?
Besides Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny Comm School District also operates Ankeny High School (1,375 students), Northview Middle School (1,021 students), and Prairie Ridge Middle School (1,004 students). See the Ankeny Comm School District district page for the complete list.