- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ankeny, IA
Terrace Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Terrace Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190369002270
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrace Learning Center earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ankeny · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 361
- students enrolled
Terrace Learning Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ankeny, IA.
School address
District: Ankeny Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190369002270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Terrace Learning Center held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 190369002270 · Ankeny, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 24.1:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students)
Terrace Learning Center held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Terrace Learning Center 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 361
Terrace Learning Center
361 students
What this shows Terrace Learning Center reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrace Learning Center compares
Terrace Learning Center 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.5%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Terrace Learning Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Terrace Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ankeny High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrace Learning Center'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 other schools in Ankeny
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terrace Learning Center
How many students attend Terrace Learning Center?
Terrace Learning Center has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ankeny, IA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Learning Center is 24.1:1, which is 63% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrace Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Terrace Learning Center is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Ankeny, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrace Learning Center?
Terrace Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Terrace Learning Center rank among schools in Ankeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Ankeny on the city page.
What other schools are in Ankeny Comm School District?
Besides Terrace Learning Center, 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.