How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northwest Elementary School | Prairie Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ankeny, IA | Ankeny, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 346 | 1,004 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.5% | 13.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Northwest Elementary School | Prairie Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,014 | $14,014 |
| District | Ankeny Comm School District | Ankeny Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northwest Elementary School | Prairie Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.7% | 81.1% |
| African American | 5.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 11.8% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northwest Elementary School | Prairie Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 346:1 | 334.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 41 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.