Total enrollment
452
+17 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
In Ackley, Iowa, public K-12 schools total 3 and serve approximately 452 students, with an average school size of 151.
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGWSR Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 227 |
| AGWSR High School | High | 09-12 | 190 |
| The Cougars Den | Elementary | PK-KG | 35 |
Ackley is a sparse Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 452 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Ackley average about 151 students each, 60% noticeably below the Iowa norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 4%: 435 students in SY 2017-18 versus 452 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ackley discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.