How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northwest Elementary School | Westwood Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ankeny, IA | Ankeny, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 346 | 551 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.2% | 13.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Northwest Elementary School | Westwood Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,127 | $12,127 |
| District | Ankeny Comm School District | Ankeny Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northwest Elementary School | Westwood Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.7% | 78.6% |
| African American | 5.8% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.8% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northwest Elementary School | Westwood Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 372:1 | 329:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.2% | 10.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.