Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashland Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashland Ridge Elementary serves the northwest part of Ankeny, IA, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ashland Ridge Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashland Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland Ridge Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ashland Ridge Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Ashland Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ashland Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Olmsted Elementary School, Crocker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ashland Ridge Elementary School?
548 students attend Ashland Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ashland Ridge Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland Ridge Elementary School?
Ashland Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashland Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ashland Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashland Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ashland Ridge Elementary School is part of Ankeny Comm School District.
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