Northwest Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(515) 965-9680
Northwest Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Northwest Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Northwest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Northwest Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 366 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northwest Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Northwest Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #207 out of 1232 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 82% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ankeny Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Northwest Elementary School is Northview Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Parkview Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ankeny Northview Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 86%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-9 | 856 students10
0.4 miles
1302 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700 0.4 8-9 856 - Ankeny Parkview Middle School Math: 88% | Reading: 82%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-7 | 894 students10
0.5 miles
105 Nw Pleasant St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640 0.5 6-7 894 - Ankeny Prairie Ridge Middle School Math: 92% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-7 | 903 students10
0.5 miles
1010 Nw Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705 0.5 6-7 903 - Ankeny Terrace Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 448 students10
0.6 miles
310 Nw School St
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9670 0.6 PK-5 448 - Ankeny Southview Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-9 | 847 students10
0.8 miles
1020 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635 0.8 8-9 847
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