Excellent
#183 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 14% in state
Based on limited data
The Cougars Den
Elementary School · Agwsr Comm School District · Ackley, IA
An Agwsr Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
413 State St, Ackley, IA 50601
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where The Cougars Den sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,869
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agwsr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Agwsr Elementary at WellsburgEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–2 | Not available | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Agwsr Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Cougars Den is listed in AGWSR Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Cougars Den
The Cougars Den is a public elementary school in Ackley, IA, part of Agwsr Comm School District, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,280 schools in IA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Cougars Den
What grades does The Cougars Den serve?
The Cougars Den serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend The Cougars Den?
The Cougars Den has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cougars Den?
The student-teacher ratio at The Cougars Den is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Cougars Den rank in IA?
The Cougars Den ranks #183 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is The Cougars Den's MySchoolScout rating?
The Cougars Den has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Cougars Den a charter school?
No, The Cougars Den is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Cougars Den a Title I school?
No, The Cougars Den is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Cougars Den?
20.0% of students at The Cougars Den qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (641) 847-2699
- Area population (ZIP 50601)
- 2,377
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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