- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ankeny, IA
Rock Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190369002213
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Creek Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Ankeny · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Ankeny, IA.
School address
District: Ankeny Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190369002213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Rock Creek Elementary held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 190369002213 · Ankeny, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 14.9:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students)
Rock Creek Elementary held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Rock Creek 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
Rock Creek Elementary
639 students
What this shows Rock Creek Elementary reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Creek Elementary compares
Rock Creek 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek 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.
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
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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Creek Elementary
How many students attend Rock Creek Elementary?
Rock Creek Elementary has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ankeny, IA. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Creek Elementary?
14.6% of students at Rock Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Creek Elementary is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Ankeny, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Creek Elementary?
Rock Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Rock Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ankeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Elementary ranks #4 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 Rock Creek 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.