Ackley: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Ackley. Agwsr High School is the largest at 192 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 424 students.
- ~494 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 494 residents per school. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | AGWSR Comm School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 424 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 34 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 154 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 36.3% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Ellsworth Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 11.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Ellsworth Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Iowa Falls |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 322-9235 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Ackley Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 401 State St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (641) 847-2233 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50601 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2156 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12