Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwood Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard, Be Nice
School Mascot
Grizzly Cubs
School Rankings
Northwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzly Cubs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood Elementary School's ranking?
Northwood Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northwood Elementary School often compared to?
Northwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
506 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of Franklin Community School Corp School District.
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