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Crocker Elementary School

2910 SW APPLEWOOD ST, ANKENY, IA 50023

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 5 of 183 in Iowa

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About Crocker Elementary School

Crocker Elementary School is a public school in the Ankeny Community School District that serves kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. With 514 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, the school can give each student individual attention and create a supportive classroom environment. Crocker Elementary School does very well in school. In math, 88% of the students scored at or above the proficient level, and in reading, 85% of the students did the same. There are many programs at the school to help students learn, such as differentiated instruction and extra activities for gifted and talented students. The student body is moderately diverse, which helps create a welcoming school culture. The amount of money each student gets is in line with the district average and goes toward resources, technology, and extracurricular activities. A lot of parents and community members are involved, which makes for a positive and interesting learning environment. Crocker Elementary School is a good choice for families in Ankeny, Iowa who want their kids to get a good education because it has good academic results, a low student-teacher ratio, and a friendly culture.

Crocker Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2910 SW APPLEWOOD ST, ANKENY, IA 50023

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Phone

(515) 965-9710

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 88%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 88% in Math and 85% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
491
Total Students
$65499
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Crocker 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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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.

Student Demographics

White 78.8%
Asian 2.8%
Hispanic 6.8%
Black 3.2%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
78.8%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
3.2%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 491
51%
250 Female
49%
241 Male

Student Population

491 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

535 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A renovation project is underway (or soon to be bid) for Crocker Elementary: upgrading mechanical equipment and replacing lighting with new LED fixtures, among other improvements. This kind of investment suggests the school is being maintained and modernized, which is a positive sign for the community.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of clubs and things to do are there at Crocker Elementary?

Ans. Crocker has robotics clubs, a choir, art workshops, and after-school activities based on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Q2. What does Crocker do to help students who have special learning needs?

Ans. The school provides small-group instruction, speech or occupational therapy, and personalized learning plans.

Q3. Are there ways for high-achieving students to learn more?

Ans. Yes, Crocker has advanced math groups, reading challenges, and programs for gifted students.

Q4. What do schools do to get families involved in school life?

Ans. Parents can help out, go to school events, join committees, and join parent-teacher groups.

Q5. What do you do to keep the learning space safe?

Ans. Crocker keeps students safe by using locked doors, emergency drills, staff training, and monitoring systems.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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