The Cougars Den

www.agwsr.org

35 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

"The Cougars Den" refers to the campus of the AGWSR (Ackley-Geneva-Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock) Community School District, located at 413 State St in Ackley, Iowa. As a central hub for the district, the school serves as the primary educational facility for students in the Ackley area, fostering a close-knit learning environment representative of the rural Iowa community. The "Cougars" mascot serves as a symbol of school spirit and identity for the students, faculty, and local residents who support the district’s academic and extracurricular programs.

As a part of the broader AGWSR school system, the campus emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional academics and community involvement. The school functions as an essential pillar for the town of Ackley, providing not only classroom instruction but also a venue for community engagement and athletic events. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district news, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.agwsr.org.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Cougars Den
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	4

White
31 (88.6%)
Hispanic
4 (11.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AGWSR Comm School District
Phone:	(641)847-2699
Website:	http://www.agwsr.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 4