The Cougars Den

413 State St
Ackley, IA 50601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The Cougars Den serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Cougars Den's student population of 35 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Cougars Den is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
(22-23)
2.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cougars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Cougars Den?
35 students attend The Cougars Den.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of The Cougars Den students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Cougars Den?
The Cougars Den has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Cougars Den offer ?
The Cougars Den offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Cougars Den part of?
The Cougars Den is part of AGWSR Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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