- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Northwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133204156
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #91 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary ranks #91 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133204156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Northwood Elementary grew from 382 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 060133204156 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 19.5:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Northwood Elementary grew from 382 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Northwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 351
Northwood Elementary
351 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary compares
Northwood Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
Asian 18.8%
African American 13.4%
White 11.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Northwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary
How many students attend Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood Elementary?
87.2% of students at Northwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary ranks #91 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Northwood Elementary, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.