Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)3%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
11%
Black
(19-20)2%
6%
White
(19-20)80%
75%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Terrace Elementary School?
516 students attend Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Terrace Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Terrace Elementary School part of?
Terrace Elementary School is part of Ankeny Community School District.
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