Ashland Ridge Elementary School

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Ashland Ridge Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2600 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA

Northwest Ankeny Neighborhood

Ankeny Community School District

736 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
84%

Reading Proficiency
85%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

85%

Math Proficiency

84%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

342:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.7%	Male 49.3%
White 77.1%	Hispanic 7.5%
Two or more races 6.2%	Asian 5.1%
Black 4.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

7/18/2025

Couldn’t ask for a better experience for my kids starting their learning journey. Our teachers, counselors, administrators are incredible. My son looks at Principle Moss like a hero. The time and care everyone takes for our kids education, and development at this school is more than I could ever ask...

5.0 parent

9/15/2015

My kids & I love this school! The staff and teachers are wonderful, and well-engaged, and communication with parents is an A++. The classrooms interact with each other too, and students can learn different subjects from various resources, allowing for them to work at an appropriate level. The school...

5.0 parent

1/6/2010

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List Price Range

$200K - $838K

Homes For Sale

218

Average Home Value

$369,479

Median Lot Size

10,018 Sq Ft

% Renters

32%

Average Household Income

$110,107

% of College Grads

52.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,651 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

31.0%

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2.5 Baths
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10th to 12th
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Ankeny High School

10th to 12th
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Ankeny Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
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Iowa Polk County Ankeny 50023 Northwest Ankeny

Ashland Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Ankeny, IA and is served by the Ankeny Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 736 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Ashland Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $369,479. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny High School, Ankeny Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ankeny has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ashland Ridge Elementary School.

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