Size and Location

The Ankeny Community School District is located in Polk County, Iowa, in the heart of the State of Iowa. Six miles from the capitol city of Des Moines, the district:

• Serves over 12,600 PreK-12 grade students in 2022-2023
• Is the 7th largest district in the state by student enrollment
• Is one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state
• Encompasses 17 school buildings in 51.93 square miles
• Has a K-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12 grade-level structure
• Employs 1,997 total employees with 891 certified teachers
• Over 70% of teaching staff hold a Master’s Degree
• The district’s overall budget size is nearly $217 million