Very Good
#928 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 35% in state
Northwoods Elementary
Elementary School · Onslow County Schools · Jacksonville, NC
An Onslow County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
617 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540
- Math 48% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwoods Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwoods Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,462
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Parish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–2 | 0.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Grace Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Grace Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–11 | 0.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Fact Day Treatment ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Onslow County Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #11 of 39
- District spending per student
- $11,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwoods Elementary is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwoods Elementary
Northwoods Elementary is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #928 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwoods Elementary
What grades does Northwoods Elementary serve?
Northwoods Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Northwoods Elementary?
Northwoods Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwoods Elementary rank in NC?
Northwoods Elementary ranks #928 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Northwoods Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwoods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwoods Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwoods Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwoods Elementary a charter school?
No, Northwoods Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwoods Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northwoods Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwoods Elementary?
61.8% of students at Northwoods Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Onslow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (910) 347-2808
- Area population (ZIP 28540)
- 50,808
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 29
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28540; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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