Northwest Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Ankeny, IA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ B (76.8)
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Northwest Elementary School
Ankeny, IA 50023
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (76.8)
346
Students
27.0
Teachers
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
(515)965-9680
Phone
http://www.ankenyschools.org
Website

Northwest Elementary School is a public school administered by the Ankeny Comm School District district in Ankeny, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 346 students enrolled; a 12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
346.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 2% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.81:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
37.3%
State avg: 43.4%
▼ 14% better
School Details
School Name
Northwest Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190369000074
State School ID
IA-770261 000-770261 409
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1202 W First St
City
Ankeny
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50023
County
Polk County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19021
State Leg. Lower
19042
Latitude
41.73247
Longitude
-93.61543
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
346
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 129 37.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Ankeny Comm School District
LEAID
1903690
State LEA ID
IA-770261 000
Phone
(515)965-9600
Website
http://www.ankenyschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Ankeny
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$208,138K
Federal Revenue
$7,559K
State Revenue
$105,290K
Local Revenue
$95,289K
Total Expenditure
$199,811K
Instruction Exp.
$95,374K
Support Services
$53,487K
Other Current Exp.
$5,761K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Northwest Elementary School

1
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Middle
0.5 mi
2
Terrace Learning Center
Ankeny · Prekindergarten
0.6 mi
3
Parkview Middle School
Ankeny · Middle
0.6 mi
4
Southview Middle School
Ankeny · Secondary
0.9 mi
5
Northview Middle School
Ankeny · Secondary
0.9 mi
6
Ankeny High School
Ankeny · High
1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northwest Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
346 students are enrolled at Northwest Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northwest Elementary School have?
Northwest Elementary School has 27.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Northwest Elementary School serve?
Northwest Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Northwest Elementary School a charter school?
Northwest Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northwest Elementary School located in?
Northwest Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Northwest Elementary School belong to?
Northwest Elementary School is part of the Ankeny Comm School District school district.
How much does Ankeny Comm School District spend per student?
The Ankeny Comm School District district spends approximately $577,488,439 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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