Total enrollment
452
-22 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Ackley
Iowa · Public K-12
In Ackley, Iowa, public K-12 schools total 3 and serve approximately 452 students, with an average school size of 151.
4-year change in Ackley
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,482
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
452
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| 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 |
About Ackley
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 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 5%: 474 students in SY 2020-21 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.