- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crestview, FL
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138001334
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Crestview · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Crestview, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120138001334 · Crestview, FL Other · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 17:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Northwood Elementary School held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Northwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 814
Northwood Elementary School
814 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Northwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 814 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crestview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 School?
57.5% of students at Northwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Crestview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 School rank among schools in Crestview?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Crestview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crestview on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.