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Ankeny, IA vs Greenfield, IN

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Highlights
- Greenfield spends 13.6% less per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% higher in Greenfield than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Greenfield had 6.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IAGreenfield, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,345$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,620$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6404573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%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 Greenfield    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Three generations in the same community. If you are looking for the classic small town community this is it.  More

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Over 17 years ago

hancock county,there way is to help you lose your job,if you committ a small crime.such as a p.i.and you cannot not get out of jail, you lose your job.I can understand  More

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