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#161 of 451 schools in ND
Top 36% in state
Northwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Northwood 129 · Northwood, ND
A Northwood 129 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 Trojan Rd, Northwood, ND 58267
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwood Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwood Elementary School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low93/100K
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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
$87,500
Median home value
$203,500
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58267; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northwood 129
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwood Elementary School is listed in NORTHWOOD 129; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwood Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Northwood, ND, part of Northwood 129, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwood Elementary School
What grades does Northwood Elementary School serve?
Northwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwood Elementary School rank in ND?
Northwood Elementary School ranks #161 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Northwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Northwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwood Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Northwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Northwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwood Elementary School?
20.2% of students at Northwood Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grand Forks County
- Phone
- (701) 587-5221
- Area population (ZIP 58267)
- 1,483
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 58267; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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