Southeast Elementary School in Ankeny, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Southeast Elementary School is a suburban public school in Ankeny, Iowa that is part of Ankeny Community School District. It serves 585 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.2:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

585 Students

36 Teachers

1005 SE Trilein Dr

Ankeny, IA 50021 View local requests

http://www.ankenyschools.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Southeast Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Koenen

Mrs. Spaete

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Southeast Elementary School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Southeast Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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