Rock Creek Elementary

www.ankenyschools.org

639 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Creek Elementary, located in Ankeny, Iowa, is a key component of the Ankeny Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school serves elementary-aged students with a focus on academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, Rock Creek aims to prepare its students for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and collaborative community involvement.

As part of one of Iowa’s fastest-growing school districts, the school places a strong emphasis on leveraging modern educational tools and personalized learning strategies. The staff at Rock Creek works closely with families and the broader Ankeny community to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For more information regarding enrollment, specific programming, or district-wide initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Ankeny Community School District website.

639

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	48
Black	74
Asian	23
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
455 (71.2%)
Black
74 (11.6%)
Hispanic
48 (7.5%)
Two or More
36 (5.6%)
Asian
23 (3.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)965-9629
Website:	http://www.ankenyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 92

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 114