How many students attend Northwood Pre-School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Northwood Pre-School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwood Pre-School?

Students at Northwood Pre-School are 63% White, 11% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Northwood Pre-School attend?

Students who attend Northwood Pre-School usually go on to attend: Middle : Ames Middle School High : Ames High School

Northwood Pre-School

Public PK-K

3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

(515) 268-2470

District: Ames Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,833

Students who attend Northwood Pre-School usually attend:

Middle:	Ames Middle School
High:	Ames High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

African American:

11.4%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.1%

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Student Body

Compare Details Northwood Pre-School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ames Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (63%), African American (11.4%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Pre-School is 21.2, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Ames Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Northwood Pre-School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Pre-School is $19,833, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Ames Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwood Pre-School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ames Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ames Community School District 132^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Northwood Pre-School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	60	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	61
1989	54	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	57
1990	56	8	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	70
1991	40	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	48
1992	55	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	66
1993	49	8	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	61
1994	37	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	43
1995	39	10	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	59
1996	39	10	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	59
1997	43	10	13	1	1	n/a	n/a	68
1998	33	7	11	1	1	n/a	n/a	53
1999	28	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	31
2000	96	12	35	5	1	n/a	n/a	149
2001	85	12	20	6	0	n/a	n/a	123
2002	128	22	35	6	0	n/a	n/a	191
2003	128	22	35	6	0	n/a	n/a	191
2004	117	16	18	7	0	n/a	n/a	158
2005	106	20	20	13	3	n/a	n/a	162
2006	125	20	21	9	3	n/a	n/a	178
2007	133	28	18	12	1	n/a	n/a	192
2008	130	34	16	10	0	n/a	n/a	190
2009	112	46	16	14	0	n/a	n/a	188
2010	218	51	28	26	0	0	15	338
2011	202	36	18	17	1	0	9	283
2012	190	23	24	22	1	0	18	278
2013	203	30	22	28	0	0	22	305
2014	180	34	16	31	0	0	25	286
2015	188	29	20	29	0	0	26	292
2016	188	15	20	32	0	0	27	282
2017	184	25	37	25	0	0	24	295
2018	210	26	41	17	0	0	23	317
2019	203	39	33	29	2	1	26	333
2020	190	28	21	32	1	0	29	301
2021	171	26	29	24	1	1	30	282
2022	209	29	24	39	1	0	24	326
2023	160	29	14	29	0	0	22	254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwood Pre-School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	61	11.2	5.4	29.5
1989	57	1.2	47.5	n/a
1990	70	7.5	9.3	0
1991	48	6.1	7.8	62.5
1992	66	6.0	11.0	37.9
1993	61	6.0	10.2	41
1994	43	4.8	9.0	65.1
1995	59	5.4	10.9	55.9
1996	59	5.4	10.9	55.9
1997	68	6.8	10.0	47.1
1998	53	3.0	17.7	47.2
1999	31	7.0	4.4	90.3
2000	149	9.5	15.7	26.8
2001	123	9.0	13.7	35.8
2002	191	9.2	20.8	22
2003	191	9.2	20.8	22
2004	158	9.7	16.3	25.3
2005	162	8.5	19.1	25.3
2006	178	9.3	19.1	23.6
2007	192	11.8	16.3	22.9
2008	190	9.5	20.0	0.5
2009	188	10.5	17.9	22.3
2010	338	14.2	23.7	9.2
2011	283	11.5	24.6	3.9
2012	278	10.5	26.4	24.1
2013	305	11.5	26.5	26.2
2014	286	9.5	30.1	31.5
2015	292	11.0	26.5	39
2016	282	12.0	23.5	28.4
2017	295	11.5	25.6	40.7
2018	317	9.7	32.6	33.1
2019	333	12.0	27.7	44.7
2020	301	11.9	25.1	23.6
2021	282	11.5	24.5	25.9
2022	326	11.4	28.3	26.1
2023	254	11.9	21.2	29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwood Pre-School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	61	11.2	5.4	29.5
1989	57	1.2	47.5	n/a
1990	70	7.5	9.3	0
1991	48	6.1	7.8	62.5
1992	66	6.0	11.0	37.9
1993	61	6.0	10.2	41
1994	43	4.8	9.0	65.1
1995	59	5.4	10.9	55.9
1996	59	5.4	10.9	55.9
1997	68	6.8	10.0	47.1
1998	53	3.0	17.7	47.2
1999	31	7.0	4.4	90.3
2000	149	9.5	15.7	26.8
2001	123	9.0	13.7	35.8
2002	191	9.2	20.8	22
2003	191	9.2	20.8	22
2004	158	9.7	16.3	25.3
2005	162	8.5	19.1	25.3
2006	178	9.3	19.1	23.6
2007	192	11.8	16.3	22.9
2008	190	9.5	20.0	0.5
2009	188	10.5	17.9	22.3
2010	338	14.2	23.7	9.2
2011	283	11.5	24.6	3.9
2012	278	10.5	26.4	24.1
2013	305	11.5	26.5	26.2
2014	286	9.5	30.1	31.5
2015	292	11.0	26.5	39
2016	282	12.0	23.5	28.4
2017	295	11.5	25.6	40.7
2018	317	9.7	32.6	33.1
2019	333	12.0	27.7	44.7
2020	301	11.9	25.1	23.6
2021	282	11.5	24.5	25.9
2022	326	11.4	28.3	26.1
2023	254	11.9	21.2	29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwood Pre-School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$304 (1.5%)	$19,530 (98.5%)	$19,833

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Pre-School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	333	254	23.7%
African American	39	29	25.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	33	14	57.6%
Hispanic	29	29
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	203	160	21.2%
Two or More Races	26	22	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	29.1%	15.6%

Schools Near Northwood Pre-School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwood Pre-School	Public	PK-K	3012 Duff Avenue	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 268-2470	254	12	21.2	29.1%	160 (63.0%)	29 (11.4%)	29 (11.4%)	14 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)								(n/a)										$19,833	$304	$19,530
Fellows Elementary School	Public	K-5	1235 20th St.	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 239-3765	528	42	12.5	26.5%	307 (58.1%)	29 (5.5%)	55 (10.4%)	93 (17.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.0%)	76.5	97^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.6%		79.8	80^th of 565 public elementary schools	85.8%	17	54.8	87.8	91.0		75.3	84.1	91.0		89.9	$12,124	$816	$11,308
Meeker Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 20th Street	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3770	351	30	11.7	37.6%	256 (72.9%)	26 (7.4%)	27 (7.7%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.4%)	63.8	216^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.2%		50.5	322^nd of 565 public elementary schools	43.0%	106	73.3	69.0	79.3		75.6	69.0	77.6		82.8	$13,221	$1,032	$12,190
Sawyer Elementary School	Public	K-5	4316 Ontario St	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3790	367	29	12.4	30.8%	244 (66.5%)	33 (9.0%)	30 (8.2%)	20 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.6%)	52.9	313^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.8%		42.7	379^th of 565 public elementary schools	32.9%	66	43.5	71.7	76.9		68.1	73.3	72.3		73.8	$11,702	$347	$11,356
Gilbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	109 Rothmoor	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 232-3744	410	23	17.9	7.8%	346 (84.4%)	4 (1.0%)	21 (5.1%)	18 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$12,378	$377	$12,000
Gilbert Intermediate School	Public	3-5	103 Mathews Dr	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 232-3748	341	21	15.9	10.3%	293 (85.9%)	5 (1.5%)	18 (5.3%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	92.8	4^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.3%		91	7^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.8%	3	90.6	92.7	87.8		94.9	95.5	91.9		87.8	$11,603	$317	$11,285
Edwards Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Miller Ave	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3760	450	31	14.3	38.4%	287 (63.8%)	61 (13.6%)	47 (10.4%)	27 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	56.2	288^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.3%		54.6	287^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.2%	1	81.7	68.7	72.6		80.0	67.5	71.0		64.5	$12,690	$743	$11,949
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	K-5	3521 Jewel Dr	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3775	290	24	12.0	46.2%	171 (59.0%)	53 (18.3%)	33 (11.4%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.9%)	66.2	189^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.1%		78.5	99^th of 565 public elementary schools	82.5%	90	60.0	81.6	83.3		57.5	83.7	81.3		77.1	$12,211	$780	$11,433
United Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	1284 U Ave	Boone	50036	Boone County	United Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 432-5319	361	24	14.9	22.4%	319 (88.4%)	5 (1.4%)	23 (6.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	24.5	458^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.8%		51.2	319^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.5%	139	48.3	57.1	73.0	53.8	51.7	57.1	64.9	53.8	48.6	$14,969	$674	$14,296
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	925 H Ave	Nevada	50201	Story County	Nevada Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 382-2383	608	46	13.2	27.6%	508 (83.6%)	3 (0.5%)	63 (10.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.1%)	73.1	124^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.7%		87	28^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.0%	96	64.2	79.5			89.9	89.7				$11,518	$1,130	$10,388

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