Northwoods Elementary School vs. Parkwood Elementary School
Should I attend Northwoods Elementary School or Parkwood Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwoods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Parkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwoods Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
368 students
509 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#408 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
80
Grade 1 Students
46
94
Grade 2 Students
58
91
Grade 3 Students
67
85
Grade 4 Students
68
80
Grade 5 Students
59
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
33%
19%
% White
34%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%