Southeast Elementary School
Southeast Elementary School serves 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Southeast Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Southeast Elementary School's student population of 658 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 658 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southeast Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southeast Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #440 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 78% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ankeny Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Southeast Elementary School is Southview Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ankeny East Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
0.7 miles
710 Se 3rd
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9660 0.7 PK-5 425 - Ankeny Southview Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-9 | 847 students10
0.9 miles
1020 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635 0.9 8-9 847 - Ankeny Parkview Middle School Math: 88% | Reading: 82%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-7 | 894 students10
1.1 miles
105 Nw Pleasant St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640 1.1 6-7 894 - Ankeny Terrace Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 448 students10
1.3 miles
310 Nw School St
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9670 1.3 PK-5 448 - Ankeny Northwest Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 366 students10
1.5 miles
1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680 1.5 K-5 366
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