Prairie Trail Elementary

Prairie Trail Elementary offers basketball courts to be used at recess.

Prairie Trail Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1850 SW College Ave, Ankeny, IA

Southwest Ankeny Neighborhood

Ankeny Community School District

571 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
92%

Reading Proficiency
88%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

88%

Math Proficiency

92%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

270:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

White

82%

Hispanic

Two or more races

5.8%

Black

3.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.8%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public ES Teachers in Iowa

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

5/8/2024

I can't say enough about my family's experience with PTE! My kids are happy, excited to go to school every day, and love their teachers and friends!

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List Price Range

$180K - $1.5M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$383,637

Median Lot Size

10,454 Sq Ft

% Renters

31%

Average Household Income

$123,952

% of College Grads

54.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,714 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

65.0%

Homes for Sale

$1,600,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,278 Sq Ft

9295 NW 41st Ct

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind masterpiece at 9295 NW 41st Ct in Polk City, Iowa, where elegance and functionality meet across 6478 sq. ft. of meticulously transformed living space! Situated on a sprawling 7.5-acre lot, this 4-bed, 4-bath contemporary home offers a serene, private retreat that has be...

Tammy Claiborne

Iowa Realty Ankeny

(515) 654-5791

$499,900

5 Beds
3 Baths
1,936 Sq Ft

2516 SW 19th St
New 13 days ago

If location and everyday convenience matter, this Prairie Trail ranch is hard to beat. Located just one block from Prairie Trail Elementary and Cascade Falls Aquatic Center, you’ll also enjoy quick access to parks, ponds, trails, restaurants, grocery stores, shops, fitness centers, and both intersta...

Maria Torres

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

(515) 303-3863

$825,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,109 Sq Ft

0 the Woods at Rock Creek St
Unit 36750160

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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,215 Sq Ft

4416 NW 12th St

Start your days in a home filled with natural light and thoughtfully designed for everyday living. Completed in 2023, this NW Ankeny home offers modern finishes, a comfortable flow, and updates already in place. The open main level welcomes you with a spacious kitchen featuring a large island, pantr...

Taylor Voitel LPT Realty, LLC

$414,900

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft

206 SW 17th St

Introducing the Farley Plan by Hubbell Homes in the highly sought-after Heritage Park at Prairie Trail! This gorgeous ranch home now includes a finished lower level, adding valuable extra living space with a spacious bedroom, full bathroom, and a versatile living area. On the main level, you'll find...

Anna Thomas LPT Realty, LLC

$89,900

Land
0.53 Acre Lot

8435 NW 33rd Ct

Camden Country Estates is one of Ankeny?s finest developments located near Saylorville Lake and the Neil Smith Bike Trail (soon to connect to the Iowa famous High Trestle Trail). Featuring Strahan Construction homes, which are known for exquisite architecture, old world charm and European style, Cam...

Alissa DeGroote LPT Realty, LLC

$865,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,076 Sq Ft

2112 SW Cascade Falls Dr
New 6 days ago

Welcome to this stunning custom-built home, offering nearly 4,000 square feet of living space. As soon as you step inside, you’ll be captivated by the soaring 12.5-foot ceilings, 8-foot solid-core doors + expansive entryways that create an immediate sense of openness. This stunner features wide-plan...

Jordan Lee 1 Percent Lists Evolution

$418,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft

204 SW 18th St

Introducing the Farley Plan by Hubbell Homes in the highly sought-after Heritage Park at Prairie Trail! This gorgeous ranch home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level, offering plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy everyday living. The open-concept layout creates a s...

Meleah Stuckey LPT Realty, LLC

$95,000

Land
0.25 Acre Lot

302 SW 18th St

Fabulous front load Prairie Trail lot in a great location. Close to parks, schools and brand new pickle ball courts and ball fields. Don't miss the opportunity for the Prairie Trail Scholarship! Very limited lots left for new builds in Prairie Trail. Lot will be sold as part of a custom build with C...

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$1,100,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft

8070 NW 28th Ln
New 9 days ago

This incredible Ranch home is situated in one of Ankeny's best new developments. Check out this .855 acre private wooded walk-out lot backing to even more trees. Over 3500 sqft of finish in the 2 up 2 down ranch. The main floor includes an addition 12x19 4 seasons room to enjoy the incredible views!...

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Land
9,888 Sq Ft Lot

209 SW 17th St

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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,442 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,059 - $1,599 per month

The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1
Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
570+ Sq Ft

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Ankeny, IA

Welcome home. Youre going to love it here. The Sterling at Prairie Trail is a community unlike any other neighborhood in Ankeny, Iowa and is right down the road from the communitys vibrant new development known as The District at Prairie Trail. If youve never been to The District, its hip urban vibe...

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Prairie Trails
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,190 Sq Ft

1904 SW Cascade Falls Dr
Ankeny, IA

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Roseann Lofts
1 Bed
1 Bath
665 Sq Ft

1630 SW Magazine Rd
Ankeny, IA

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The Cove at Prairie Trail
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,422 Sq Ft

1801-1919 SW Lesina Ln
Ankeny, IA

The Cove at Prairie Trail is nestled in the heart of the popular Prairie Trail development in southwest Ankeny. The luxurious finishes of quartz counter tops, hardwood floors, LED lighting, and stainless steel appliances allows for comfort and convenience.

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Vintage Lofts - Ankeny
1 Bed
1 Bath
678+ Sq Ft

1675 SW Magazine Rd
Ankeny, IA

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Ankeny High School

10th to 12th
Public

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10th to 12th
Public

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Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Sandpiper Recreation Area

Boating
Picnic Area
Playground

White Birch Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Dean Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground

Glenbrooke Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer

Cherry Glen Campground

Camping
Trails
RV Hookup

Sawgrass Park

Lake
Trails
Playground

Sunset Park

Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground

Westwinds Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground

Precedence Park

Picnic Area

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Iowa Polk County Ankeny 50023 Southwest Ankeny

Prairie Trail Elementary 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 571 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Prairie Trail Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $383,637. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ankeny High School, Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ankeny has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prairie Trail Elementary.

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