Northwood Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
10%
7%
White
68%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
225 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of Ames Community School District.
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