Northwood Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School serves 356 students in grades 2-6.
Northwood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northwood Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 3233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
40%
17%
White
47%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Northwood Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
912 DEBBIE CT
CLAYTON, OH$189,900- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.41 miles from school)
-
4060 TWIN LAKES CIR
ENGLEWOOD, OH$169,900- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.08 miles from school)
-
263 CURTISS WRIGHT BLVD
VANDALIA, OH$137,000- 3 Beds | 1 Bath
- (6.02 miles from school)
-
311 LOCKHEED DR
VANDALIA, OH$163,500- 3 Beds | 1 Bath
- (6.12 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Should students wear uniforms? Learn more about the pros and cons of uniform policies in public schools.
What Parents Should Know About Graduation Rates
Learn about graduation rates in the U.S., and tips for keeping your child in school.
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should sixth graders be placed in elementary or middle school? We explore the pros and cons of the issue.
