Rock Creek Elementary

Rock Creek Elementary serves the students of Northwest Ankeny.

Take a break from learning and enjoy the Rock Creek Elementary playground.

Rock Creek Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3800 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA

Northwest Ankeny Neighborhood

Ankeny Community School District

741 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
82%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

82%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 42	Full Time Teachers 42
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

354:1

Student Diversity

Female 51%	Male 49%
White 70.1%	Black 10.6%
Hispanic 7.9%	Two or more races 6%
Asian 5%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/9/2024

Rockcreek is an amazing school. Both my kids are current students there. The teachers are super good and helpful. They stay in touch with parents throughout the school year.

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Austin Woods

EXP Realty, LLC

(563) 214-0283

143 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$319,290 Price

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Tammy Claiborne

Iowa Realty Ankeny

(515) 619-6710

100 Total Sales

4 in Attendance Zone

$229K - $440K Price Range

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100 Total Sales

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$202,000 Price

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149 Total Sales

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EXP Realty, LLC

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84 Total Sales

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$308,000 Price

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List Price Range

$200K - $819K

Homes For Sale

197

Average Home Value

$367,129

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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1,223 Sq Ft

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3 Baths
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2.5 Baths
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3 Baths
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3 Beds
3 Baths
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Land
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3 Baths
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Ankeny Centennial High School

10th to 12th
Public

Ankeny Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Boulder Brook Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Watercrest Park

Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area

Wagner Park

Soccer
Parking Lot
Amphitheater

North Creek Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Georgetown Park

Basketball
Lake
Picnic Area

Ankeny Miracle Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground

Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Football

Ashland Meadows Park

Trails
Walking Paths

Greentree Park

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Tennis

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Iowa Polk County Ankeny 50023 Northwest Ankeny

Rock Creek 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 741 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Rock Creek Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $367,129. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny Christian Academy, Northview Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Ankeny has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rock Creek Elementary.

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