Ankeny Comm School District

Ankeny Comm School District is a mid-sized suburban district in Polk County, Iowa serving 12,348 students across 17 schools. The district experienced a 2.2% enrollment decline from the prior year, though it maintains a stable operational structure with 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools staffed by 797 teachers.

Academically, the district performs above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 82.2% compared to the state average of 73.1%, while reading proficiency is 84.9% versus 75.2% statewide. The graduation rate of 94.6% exceeds the state average of 91.5%. Chronic absenteeism is present at 15.3%, a metric not benchmarked against state data in this profile.

The student population includes 19.7% economically disadvantaged students, 3.8% English learners, and 12.1% students with disabilities. Demographically, the district is 76.4% White, with Hispanic students comprising 9.5%, Black students 5.8%, and Asian students 3.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.

Financially, the district operates on a $185.5 million budget with per-pupil spending of $7,283, notably below the state average of $9,131. Revenue is primarily generated through state sources (51.2%) and local funding (43.8%), with federal contributions accounting for 5.0%. This funding structure suggests reliance on local property tax revenue relative to state support.