- Important Notice on Open Enrollment Policy Changes Effective April 1, 2002! Ankeny Community School District is located in Polk County, Iowa, which is in the heart of the State of Iowa and six miles from the capital city of Des Moines. The School District has approximately 6, 000 students in nine schools and is the 10th largest school district in the State. Ankeny Community School District enjoys ...www.ankeny.k12.ia.us