Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northeast Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Northeast Elementary serves the northeast part of Ankeny, IA, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast 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
Northeast Elementary School's student population of 595 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northeast 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 Northeast Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#38 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jackarou
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Elementary School's ranking?
Northeast Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Northeast Elementary School?
595 students attend Northeast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Northeast Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northeast Elementary School offer ?
Northeast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Elementary School part of?
Northeast Elementary School is part of Ankeny Comm School District.
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