Northwood Pre-school serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Attendance Zone: Northwood Pre-School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ames, IA, encompassing approximately 36.2 square miles. The zone is typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwood Pre-school's student population of 244 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwood Pre-school is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
13%
7%
White
58%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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 Pre-school?
244 students attend Northwood Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northwood Pre-school students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwood Pre-school?
Northwood Pre-school has a student ration of 22:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwood Pre-school part of?
Northwood Pre-school is part of Ames Comm School District.
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