Parkwood Elementary School vs. Northwoods Elementary School
Should I attend Parkwood Elementary School or Northwoods 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
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
Northwoods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
509 students
368 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1161 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
70
Grade 1 Students
94
46
Grade 2 Students
91
58
Grade 3 Students
85
67
Grade 4 Students
80
68
Grade 5 Students
79
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
17%
% Black
19%
33%
% White
47%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
15%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%