Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwood Elementary School serves the northeast part of Franklin, IN, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 2 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwood Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard, Be Nice
School Rankings
Northwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Grizzly Cubs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood Elementary School's ranking?
Northwood Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northwood Elementary School often compared to?
Northwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Custer Baker Intermediate School, Indian Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
505 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of Franklin Community School Corp School District.
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