Northwood Pre-school (2025 Ranking)

Northwood Pre-school

3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

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Northwood Pre-school serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
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:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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Northwood Pre-school's student population of 249 students has declined by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

249 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Northwood Pre-school by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Calendar

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The of Northwood Pre-school is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwood Pre-school and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

14%

13%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwood Pre-school and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

12%

White

54%

71%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwood Pre-school and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

0.66

0.47

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

Yes

Eligible for

33%

37%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ames Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Northwood Pre-school?

249 students attend Northwood Pre-school.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Northwood Pre-school students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Pre-school?

Northwood Pre-school has a student ration of 23:1, 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 (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education