Northwood Elementary School serves 483 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)83%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)91%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
83%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
483 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of North Canton City School District.
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