Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 735 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Northwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northwood Elementary School is ranked #1691 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northwood Elementary School often compared to?
Northwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
735 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 735 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
