Northwood Pre-school serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- 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 254 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwood Pre-school is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
11%
7%
White
63%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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?
254 students attend Northwood Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Northwood Pre-school students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 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 21:1, 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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