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Crocker Elementary School vs. Ashland Ridge Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Crocker Elementary School
2910 Sw Applewood St
Ankeny, IA 50023
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Ashland Ridge Elementary School
2600 Nw Ash Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Crocker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Ashland Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crocker Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 768 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashland Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
514 students
768 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crocker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashland Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crocker Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashland Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crocker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashland Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crocker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ankeny Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ankeny Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#58 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
#60 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crocker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashland Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in IA)
86%
(Top 10% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crocker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashland Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crocker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashland Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crocker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashland Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Crocker Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ashland Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
87
125
Grade 1 Students
74
125
Grade 2 Students
76
132
Grade 3 Students
104
135
Grade 4 Students
95
132
Grade 5 Students
78
119

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Crocker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ashland Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crocker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashland Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crocker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashland Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
77%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crocker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashland Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crocker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ashland Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ankeny Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crocker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashland Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crocker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashland Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crocker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashland Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ankeny Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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