Crocker Elementary School

www.ankenyschools.org

489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Crocker Elementary School is a public school located in Ankeny, Iowa, serving students in the Ankeny Community School District. Situated in a growing residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. As part of a highly-regarded district, Crocker Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through the Ankeny Community School District's broader framework, Crocker Elementary utilizes modern educational practices and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to student achievement and its role in helping children develop the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

489

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crocker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	35
Black	14
Asian	16
Two or More	42

White
382 (78.1%)
Two or More
42 (8.6%)
Hispanic
35 (7.2%)
Asian
16 (3.3%)
Black
14 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ankeny Comm School District
Phone:	(515)965-9710
Website:	http://www.ankenyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 86