- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ankeny, IA
Parkview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190369000073
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #5 of 17
- public schools in Ankeny · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Middle School ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Ankeny, IA.
School address
District: Ankeny Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190369000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Parkview Middle School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.9 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 190369000073 · Ankeny, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 14.2:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students)
Parkview Middle School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.9 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Parkview Middle 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
Parkview Middle School
865 students
What this shows Parkview Middle School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkview Middle School compares
Parkview Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 4.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Parkview Middle 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 Parkview Middle School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Middle 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 middle schools in Ankeny
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkview Middle School
How many students attend Parkview Middle School?
Parkview Middle School has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ankeny, IA. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Parkview Middle School?
18.9% of students at Parkview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Middle School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Ankeny, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Middle School?
Parkview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Parkview Middle School rank among public schools in Ankeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Middle School ranks #5 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 Parkview Middle 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.