Enrollment
865
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkview Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkview Middle School
Parkview Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Ankeny, Iowa, enrolling 865 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Iowa average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 94% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ankeny's middle schools, it stands alongside Prairie Ridge Middle School (1,004 students): Parkview Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
Ankeny Comm School District also operates Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students) and Ankeny High School (1,375 students) alongside Parkview Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parkview Middle School compares
Parkview Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ankeny Comm School District, which includes Parkview Middle School.
$11,716
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 50.4%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~865 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parkview Middle School a good school?
Parkview Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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