Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwood Elementary School's student population of 833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1013 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
15%
21%
White
65%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood Elementary School's ranking?
Northwood Elementary School is ranked #1013 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Northwood Elementary School often compared to?
Northwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Antioch Elementary School, Bob Sikes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
833 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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