The Cougars Den

413 State St
Ackley, IA 50601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The Cougars Den serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

The Cougars Den's student population of 35 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Cougars Den is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Cougars Den and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Cougars Den and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of The Cougars Den and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Cougars Den and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Cougars Den and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Cougars Den?
35 students attend The Cougars Den.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of The Cougars Den students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Cougars Den?
The Cougars Den has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Cougars Den offer ?
The Cougars Den offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Cougars Den part of?
The Cougars Den is part of AGWSR Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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