2025 Compare Cities Education:
Wentzville, MO vs Ankeny, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Ankeny spends 2.8% less per student than Wentzville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.7% higher in Ankeny than in Wentzville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ankeny had 2.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wentzville
 Wentzville, MOAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor302  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Wentzville    3 Reviews

Those people considering relocating or moving to Wentzville,MO please be advised that living in this city is a living hell when it comes to quality of life. Wentzville,  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Well first, I'm originally from Western New York. The Drivers here are terrible when it comes to red lights. It's like a unwritten law that one has to wait till  More

   |    Reply

We moved to the St. Louis metro area after doing extensive research, including this website. We were surprised to find out how high the cost of living actually is here.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wentzville

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ankeny


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.