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Ankeny, IA vs Caldwell, ID

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Highlights
- Caldwell spends 41.9% less per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.5% higher in Caldwell than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Caldwell had 15.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IACaldwell, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,302$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,542$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16094573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Caldwell    6 Reviews

I love where we live! Indian Creek Plaza and the renovation of downtown has all been incredible for our community. So many family-friendly events all throughout the  More

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I’ve lived in this city for 2 1/2 years, It is a very livable community. It is a very diverse city with a large Latino population and a agricultural heritage. The  More

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Over 9 years ago

Looks like there are not a lot of Doctors for the amount of people living there. Do you have to got to Boise to get good Heath care? How about the local hospital? Any  More

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