- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ankeny, IA
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190369002094
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland Ridge Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Ankeny · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Ankeny, IA.
School address
District: Ankeny Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190369002094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ashland Ridge Elementary held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 190369002094 · Ankeny, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.8:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students)
Ashland Ridge Elementary held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ashland Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ankeny Centenn
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
- This school 548
Ashland Ridge Elementary
548 students
What this shows Ashland Ridge Elementary reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland Ridge Elementary compares
Ashland Ridge Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 75% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Ashland Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Ashland Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ankeny High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Ankeny
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
639 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Southeast Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Prairie Trail Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Ashland Ridge Elementary?
Ashland Ridge Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ankeny, IA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Ridge Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland Ridge Elementary?
9.2% of students at Ashland Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Ridge Elementary is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Ankeny, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Ridge Elementary?
Ashland Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ashland Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ankeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ankeny on the city page.
What other schools are in Ankeny Comm School District?
Besides Ashland Ridge Elementary, Ankeny Comm School District also operates Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students), Ankeny High School (1,375 students), and Northview Middle School (1,021 students). See the Ankeny Comm School District district page for the complete list.