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Powell, OH vs Ankeny, IA

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Highlights
- Ankeny spends 1.1% more per student than Powell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.9% lower in Ankeny than in Powell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ankeny had 0.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Powell
 Powell, OHAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,596  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor440  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Powell    5 Reviews

We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

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We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have had four children attend the Olentangy School system over the past 15 years. I have been impressed with the manner in which the administration has accommodated  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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