- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ankeny, IA
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190369000072
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Ankeny · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Ankeny, IA.
School address
District: Ankeny Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190369000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 190369000072 · Ankeny, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 14.6:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students)
East Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School 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 409
East Elementary School
409 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 8.1%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, East Elementary School 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 East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ankeny High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School'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
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 14.8:1 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ankeny, IA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
31.2% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Ankeny, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ankeny?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #5 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 East Elementary School, 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.