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
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 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
12%
7%
White
54%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwood Pre-school part of?
Northwood Pre-school is part of Ames Comm School District.
School Reviews
Review Northwood Pre-school. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
