How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northwood Pre-School | Sawyer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ames, IA | Ames, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 244 | 371 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.1:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.6% | 28.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Northwood Pre-School | Sawyer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,143 | $22,143 |
| District | Ames Comm School District | Ames Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northwood Pre-School | Sawyer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 65.2% |
| African American | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 11.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 7.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northwood Pre-School | Sawyer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 371:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 3.3% | 17.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.