Ashland Ridge Elementary vs Rock Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
548 students
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
639 students
| Measure | Ashland Ridge Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Rock Creek Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 654 | #124 of 654 |
| National rank | #1138 of 50,301 | #2728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 548 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 86% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขAshland Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 84.4).
- โขAshland Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- โขAshland Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- โขAshland Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 26.4%).
- โขRock Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.7).
- โขRock Creek Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 548.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashland Ridge Elementary better than Rock Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.5 vs 84.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashland Ridge Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Ridge Elementary: 548. Rock Creek Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Ridge Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
Ashland Ridge Elementary is 29th of 654 and Rock Creek Elementary is 124th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).