Northwood Pre-School

www.ames.k12.ia.us/Schools/Northwood/Northwood.html

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Northwood Pre-School, located at 3012 Duff Avenue in Ames, Iowa, operates as a specialized early childhood education facility within the Ames Community School District. The program is designed to provide a foundational learning environment for young children, focusing on developmental milestones and school readiness. By emphasizing play-based learning and structured social interaction, the school aims to foster cognitive, emotional, and physical growth in a supportive classroom setting tailored to the needs of preschool-aged students.

The school is an integral part of the local public education system, ensuring a smooth transition for students as they prepare to enter kindergarten within the Ames district. Northwood Pre-School prioritizes creating an inclusive and engaging atmosphere where children can develop essential social skills, early literacy, and numeracy foundations under the guidance of qualified educators. Through its connection to the broader school district, Northwood maintains a focus on community, academic preparation, and nurturing the curiosity of its youngest learners.

254

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Pre-School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	29
Black	29
Asian	14
Two or More	22

White
160 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
29 (11.4 %)
Black
29 (11.4 %)
Two or More
22 (8.7 %)
Asian
14 (5.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ames Comm School District
Phone:	(515)268-2470
Website:	http://www.ames.k12.ia.us/Schools/Northwood/Northwood.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 229

Kindergarten 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwood Pre-School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	229
Kindergarten	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwood Pre-School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	118	46.5%
Male	136	53.5%

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