Northwood Pre-School
PublicPrekindergartenGrades PK
3012 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · (515) 268-2470 · Part of Ames Community School District
Ames’ School Grade B− better than 54% of Iowa school districts
Students
244
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Setting
City
Grades
PK
What stands out about Northwood Pre-School
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
Location
Directions ↗3012 Duff Avenue, Ames
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K244
Enrollment over time
282’20
326’21
254’22
249’23
244’24
Down 13.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 58%Hispanic 14%Black 13%Two or more races 9%Asian 7%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Northwood Pre-School from Ames families.
Other schools in Ames Community School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.