Northwood Pre-school serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwood Pre-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northwood Pre-school's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwood Pre-school is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
64%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwood Pre-school?
326 students attend Northwood Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Northwood Pre-school students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Pre-school?
Northwood Pre-school has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood Pre-school offer ?
Northwood Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Pre-school part of?
Northwood Pre-school is part of Ames Comm School District.
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