Northwood Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Northwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Northwood Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #300 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 96% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northwood School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northwood Elementary School is Coe-brown Northwood Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Strafford School (4.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Northwood Coe-brown Northwood Academy Grades: 9-12 | 715 students
1.8 miles
907 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5531 1.8 9-12 715 - Strafford Strafford School Grades: K-8 | 413 students
4.9 miles
22 Roller Coaster Rd., Unit 1
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842 4.9 K-8 413 - Deerfield Deerfield Community School Grades: PK-8 | 515 students
5.2 miles
66 North Rd.
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7422 5.2 PK-8 515 - Nottingham Nottingham Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 511 students
7.5 miles
245 Stage Rd.
Nottingham, NH 03290
(603) 679-5632 7.5 K-8 511 - Barrington Early Childhood Learning Center Grades: PK-K | 138 students
7.6 miles
77 Ramsdell Lane
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-5586 7.6 PK-K 138
School Reviews
| 5 My children have been attending for 3 years now. The support from guidance and teachers has been amazing. We have only dealt with 1 teacher who we could have done without. But she certainly does not define the whole school. And every school has that teacher anyway. - Posted by Parent - Northwood |
| 5 My child had a great first year at Northwood elementary! He loved his teacher, he needed a little extra help with and was provided excellent support. Any time we had a concern or question his teacher and or guidance counselor were very helpful and kind. Great communication! My son is excited to start the new year. - Posted by Parent - ACook |
| 2 This school was superb when my oldest attended. This year has been a different story. The leadership from the new principal has changed the environment in a negative way. The teachers are unhappy and that comes out in the academic area. Parent involvement is no longer a high priority. The principal has had 4 jobs in 3 years so hopefully she won't stay long. - Posted by Parent - etuck |
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