Northwood Elementary School

9805 24th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 685 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School's student population of 685 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
685 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#414 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
40%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
53%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
13%
9%
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Hispanic
16%
26%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
40%
49%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
18%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood Elementary School's ranking?
Northwood Elementary School is ranked #414 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
685 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Puyallup School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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