The Cougars Den
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ackley, Iowa 50601 · AGWSR Comm School District
About The Cougars Den
The Cougars Den is a public elementary located in Ackley, in the AGWSR Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–K. In 2025 it enrolled 35 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 35.
There are 3 schools in Ackley; The Cougars Den ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Cougars Den by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near The Cougars Den
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
AGWSR Elementary School
Ackley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students · 389 m away
AGWSR High School
Ackley · Public high · Grades 9–12
190 students · 389 m away
Aplington Elementary School
Aplington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
165 students · 14 km away
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
Aplington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
South Page Elementary School
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36 students
Perry #1 Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–8
29 students
Rural Elementary School #1
Fairbank · Public elementary · Grades K–8
29 students
Triumph Elementary School
Fairbank · Public elementary · Grades K–8
42 students
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Bode · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
45 students
Rural Elementary School #2
Fairbank · Public elementary · Grades K–8
24 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cougars Den a good school?
The Cougars Den has a Success Index (US) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Cougars Den rank in Iowa?
The Cougars Den is not ranked: schools need a published Enrollment and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend The Cougars Den?
The Cougars Den had 35 students in 2025.
Is The Cougars Den a elementary school or a high school?
The Cougars Den is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–K. It is a public school.
What other schools are near The Cougars Den?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of The Cougars Den; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.