Ashland Ridge Elementary

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Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks 61 st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ashland Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Ankeny, Iowa, serving 759 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Ankeny Community School District, which is ranked 46th out of 309 school districts in the state.

Ashland Ridge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking of 61 out of 557 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple years. The school's students outperform their peers in the Ankeny Community School District and the state of Iowa in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82% of 3rd graders, 87.1% of 4th graders, and 85.7% of 5th graders at Ashland Ridge Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 78.2%, 83.4%, and 80.2% in the district, respectively.

Ashland Ridge Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 10.67% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than some nearby schools, such as Southeast Elementary (29.62%) and East Elementary (36.56%), which have higher percentages of students from lower-income families. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 20 students per teacher, which is higher than some nearby schools but still lower than the state average.

Detail:

Public K-5

2600 NW Ash Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023

(515) 965-9594

District: Ankeny Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,160

Students who attend Ashland Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Prairie Ridge Middle School
High:	Ankeny Centennial High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 768

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks better than 89% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 4^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Ankeny Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.16. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Ashland Ridge Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ankeny Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland Ridge Elementary is 17, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Ankeny Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Ashland Ridge Elementary employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland Ridge Elementary is $11,160, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Ankeny Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ashland Ridge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ankeny Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ankeny Community School District 46^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashland Ridge Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	86.01	14^th	626	97.8%
2013	78.24	58^th	624	90.7%
2014	80.94	59^th	603	90.2%
2015	87.85	15^th	616	97.6%
2016	85.48	24^th	599	96.0%
2017	87.63	13^th	574	97.7%
2018	84.03	39^th	567	93.1%
2019	90.19	17^th	603	97.2%
2021	87.21	36^th	567	93.7%
2022	89.61	19^th	574	96.7%
2023	85.07	38^th	565	93.3%
2024	81.16	61^st	557	89.0%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashland Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	516	10	15	12	0	n/a	n/a	553
2010	593	8	18	24	0	0	23	666
2011	669	12	16	27	0	0	27	751
2012	699	12	12	29	0	0	22	774
2013	586	14	11	25	0	0	29	665
2014	645	15	14	18	0	0	39	731
2015	471	7	13	9	0	0	26	526
2016	542	11	14	12	0	0	23	602
2017	554	12	21	14	0	0	20	621
2018	593	10	15	21	1	0	23	663
2019	627	8	13	26	0	0	29	703
2020	630	7	9	26	1	0	33	706
2021	602	10	13	28	0	0	27	680
2022	637	17	12	31	0	1	38	736
2023	633	25	26	35	0	0	40	759
2024	624	29	24	43	0	0	48	768

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashland Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	553	26.8	20.6	4.3
2010	666	30.7	21.6	7.1
2011	751	33.0	22.7	8.1
2012	774	35.9	21.5	7.4
2013	665	33.9	19.5	7.4
2014	731	34.9	20.9	9.2
2015	526	30.0	17.5	6.8
2016	602	32.0	18.8	7
2017	621	32.1	19.3	8.1
2018	663	30.9	21.4	7.1
2019	703	34.3	20.4	7.7
2020	706	35.8	19.7	8.6
2021	680	35.8	18.9	6.2
2022	736	35.9	20.5	9.4
2023	759	37.8	20.0	10.7
2024	768	45.0	17.0	10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashland Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	553	26.8	20.6	4.3
2010	666	30.7	21.6	7.1
2011	751	33.0	22.7	8.1
2012	774	35.9	21.5	7.4
2013	665	33.9	19.5	7.4
2014	731	34.9	20.9	9.2
2015	526	30.0	17.5	6.8
2016	602	32.0	18.8	7
2017	621	32.1	19.3	8.1
2018	663	30.9	21.4	7.1
2019	703	34.3	20.4	7.7
2020	706	35.8	19.7	8.6
2021	680	35.8	18.9	6.2
2022	736	35.9	20.5	9.4
2023	759	37.8	20.0	10.7
2024	768	45.0	17.0	10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashland Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$239 (2.1%)	$10,921 (97.9%)	$11,160

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 38^th of 565 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Ridge Elementary)	76.3	81.8	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)	77.3	78	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashland Ridge Elementary)	91.5	82.6	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)	86.3	83.8	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Ridge Elementary)	90.2	94.1	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)	85	86.2	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Ridge Elementary)	93.1	88.1	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)	88.8	84	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Ridge Elementary)	94.4	89.5	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)	84.9	80.7	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Ridge Elementary)	96.3	86.8	9.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)	87.7	82.8	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	703	759	8%
African American	8	25	212.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	26	100%
Hispanic	26	35	34.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	627	633	1%
Two or More Races	29	40	37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.7%	10.7%	3%

Schools Near Ashland Ridge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashland Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	2600 NW Ash Drive	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9594	768	45	17.0	10.5%	624 (81.3%)	29 (3.8%)	43 (5.6%)	24 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	81.2	61^st of 557 public elementary schools	89.0%		85.1	38^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.3%	23	82.0	87.1	85.7	85.0	83.3	84.0	71.2	$11,160	$239	$10,921
Rock Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	3800 NW Abilene Rd	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9629	733	49	14.9	17.6%	562 (76.7%)	59 (8.0%)	49 (6.7%)	28 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.4%)	75.9	104^th of 557 public elementary schools	81.3%		79.1	87^th of 565 public elementary schools	84.6%	17	79.5	84.5	81.8	89.3	72.9	84.1	68.2	$11,986	$349	$11,637
Northeast Elementary	Public	K-5	1705 NE Trilein Dr	Ankeny	50021	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9620	631	40	15.7	9.2%	523 (82.9%)	21 (3.3%)	35 (5.5%)	22 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	83.7	48^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.4%		86.6	30^th of 565 public elementary schools	94.7%	18	83.6	90.5	86.4	94.8	85.7	83.1	66.9	$11,723	$246	$11,477
Terrace Learning Center	Public	PK	310 NW School St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9670	355	16	21.8	0.8%	242 (68.2%)	35 (9.9%)	40 (11.3%)	16 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Northwest Elementary School	Public	K-5	1202 W First St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 965-9680	346	30	11.5	25.7%	236 (68.2%)	21 (6.1%)	51 (14.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.2%)	55.1	298^th of 557 public elementary schools	46.5%		58.2	257^th of 565 public elementary schools	54.5%	41	59.6	71.0	75.0	73.7	78.3	72.9	66.7	$12,743	$644	$12,099
Westwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	2920 NW 9th St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9690	615	42	14.5	13.2%	502 (81.6%)	22 (3.6%)	46 (7.5%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.9%)	82.5	57^th of 557 public elementary schools	89.8%		75	117^th of 565 public elementary schools	79.3%	60	87.0	82.7	81.4	93.5	83.7	82.4	75.7	$11,911	$384	$11,527
East Elementary School	Public	K-5	710 SE 3rd St	Ankeny	50021	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 965-9660	412	31	13.3	36.9%	271 (65.8%)	31 (7.5%)	48 (11.7%)	16 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.7%)	53.1	311^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.2%		46.2	359^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.5%	48	73.7	74.6	71.6	77.2	68.3	64.2	61.2	$11,901	$351	$11,551
Southeast Elementary School	Public	K-5	1005 SE Trilein Dr	Ankeny	50021	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 965-9650	557	41	13.5	27.5%	386 (69.3%)	52 (9.3%)	56 (10.1%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.2%)	60.4	251^st of 557 public elementary schools	54.9%		72.7	139^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.4%	112	71.4	79.1	68.2	72.4	83.7	68.2	69.4	$11,914	$404	$11,509
Heritage Elementary	Public	K-5	301 SW Prairie Trail Pky	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9645	599	43	13.9	25.4%	422 (70.5%)	33 (5.5%)	82 (13.7%)	31 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	62.6	224^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.8%		74.8	118^th of 565 public elementary schools	79.1%	106	69.0	79.2	75.6	81.6	80.2	74.4	55.6
Prairie Trail Elementary	Public	K-5	1850 SW College Ave	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9605	542	36	15.0	6.8%	440 (81.2%)	16 (3.0%)	37 (6.8%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	91.2	8^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.6%		88.7	18^th of 565 public elementary schools	96.8%	10	89.7	91.3	88.5	97.4	94.2	89.7	78.2	$11,662	$230	$11,432

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland Ridge Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Ashland Ridge Elementary?

Students at Ashland Ridge Elementary are 81% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Ashland Ridge Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 768 students attended Ashland Ridge Elementary.

What district is Ashland Ridge Elementary in?

Ankeny Community School District

Is Ashland Ridge Elementary a good school?

Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks 61^st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ashland Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ashland Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prairie Ridge Middle School
High : Ankeny Centennial High School

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