Enrollment
361
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terrace Learning Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terrace Learning Center
Terrace Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ankeny, Iowa, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Iowa schools and 63% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 54/100).
Among Ankeny's public schools, it stands alongside Northview Middle School (1,021 students): Terrace Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Ankeny Comm School District also operates Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students) and Ankeny High School (1,375 students) alongside Terrace Learning Center.
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 Terrace Learning Center compares
Terrace Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ankeny Comm School District, which includes Terrace Learning Center.
$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 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
- 1,470
- 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 other schools in Ankeny
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~361 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Terrace Learning Center a good school?
Terrace Learning Center earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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