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Northwood Pre-school

3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
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Northwood Pre-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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)
Total Students
254 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
13%
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Black
11%
7%
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White
63%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwood Pre-school and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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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

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