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Ankeny, IA vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Highlights
- Sun Prairie spends 23.4% more per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% lower in Sun Prairie than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sun Prairie had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IASun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,641$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,988$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4344573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%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 Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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