Ashland Ridge Elementary

www.ankenyschools.org

548 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ashland Ridge Elementary, located in Ankeny, Iowa, is part of the Ankeny Community School District. The school serves a student population within the growing Ankeny area, emphasizing a commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement. As part of a larger district known for its rigorous educational standards and modern facilities, Ashland Ridge strives to create a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its elementary-aged students.

The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with character development. By leveraging the resources of the Ankeny Community School District, Ashland Ridge provides students with access to diverse learning opportunities, technology-integrated classrooms, and a variety of extracurricular activities. Through active partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

548

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashland Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	39
Black	29
Asian	25
Two or More	28

White
427 (77.9%)
Hispanic
39 (7.1%)
Black
29 (5.3%)
Two or More
28 (5.1%)
Asian
25 (4.6%)

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)965-9594
Website:	http://www.ankenyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 107

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 92