Northwood Pre-School

Ames Comm School District
3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
244 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-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.
244
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
22.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    141 (57.8%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (13.9%)
  • Black
    31 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    22 (9.0%)
  • Asian
    16 (6.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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://northwood.amescsd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.3
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 244
Gender Ratio