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Ardmore, PA vs Ankeny, IA

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- Ankeny spends 37.5% less per student than Ardmore.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% higher in Ankeny than in Ardmore. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ankeny had 0.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ardmore
 Ardmore, PAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,843  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ardmore    3 Reviews

Joe · 

I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access  More

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Over 19 years ago

Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of  More

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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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