Northwest Elementary School

www.ankenyschools.org

346 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

346

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	56
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	41

White
224 (64.7%)
Hispanic
56 (16.2%)
Two or More
41 (11.8%)
Black
20 (5.8%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ankeny Comm School District
Phone:	(515)965-9680
Website:	http://www.ankenyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 64