Northwood Elementary School

2630 Taft St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
351 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8423 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
21%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood Elementary School's ranking?
Northwood Elementary School is ranked #8423 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Northwood Elementary School often compared to?
Northwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Country Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
351 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Northwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwood Elementary School located?
Northwood Elementary School is located in the South Hagginwood neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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