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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwood Elementary serves the southern part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwood Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To inspire students to extraordinary achievement each day in a safe environment of mutual respect.
School Rankings
Northwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8687 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #8687 out of 9,523 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, Hagginwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
46% of Northwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower 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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