NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northwest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ankeny Comm School District school district, located in Ankeny, IA with about 366 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Northwest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northwest Elementary School, located in Ankeny, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students in the Ankeny Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. It emphasizes building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare them for future academic success.

As part of the broader Ankeny school system, Northwest Elementary benefits from the district’s dedication to innovation, community involvement, and high academic standards. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community to ensure a collaborative approach to education. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Northwest Elementary strives to create a welcoming space where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Northwest Elementary School at (515) 965-9680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
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NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ankeny, IA with about 366 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
366
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 366 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.7%
Hispanic/Latino
8.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Black or African American
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.