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Ashland Ridge Elementary School

2600 NW ASH DR, ANKENY, IA 50023

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 7 of 183 in Iowa

Top schools in Ankeny
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ashland Ridge Elementary School

2600 NW ASH DR, ANKENY, IA 50023

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 7 of 183 in Iowa

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About Ashland Ridge Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 86%
Reading 88%
State average proficiency is 86% in Math and 88% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
736
Total Students
$65499
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 83.4%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 4.6%
Black 3.3%
Two+ Races 5.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
83.4%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
4.6%
Black
3.3%
Two+ Races
5.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 736
50.5%
372 Female
49.5%
364 Male

Student Population

736 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

342 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ashland Ridge Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2600 NW ASH DR, ANKENY, IA 50023

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Phone

(515) 965-9594

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TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ashland Ridge Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 am - 2:55 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Ankeny residents recently voted on a $130 million bond for school upgrades. This bond will fund major facility improvements, including the construction of an Innovation Hub.

FAQ

Q1. What are the most popular clubs and activities at Ashland Ridge?

Ans. Music groups, art clubs, STEM workshops, and leadership programs like student council are all things that students like.

Q2. How does Ashland Ridge help students who need extra help?

Ans. The school offers individualized learning plans, speech therapy, and help with daily tasks as needed.

Q3. Are there advanced learning opportunities at Ashland Ridge?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in enrichment programs and advanced learning tracks for core subjects.

Q4. How do families stay involved in the school community?

Ans. Parents can get involved through the PTA, volunteer events, and academic nights that are focused on families.

Q5: How do you keep students safe?

Ans. Ashland Ridge makes sure everyone is safe by screening visitors, having secure access points, and holding regular emergency preparedness drills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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