- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royal Oak, MI
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263030006642
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Royal Oak · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI.
School address
District: Royal Oak Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263030006642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 263030006642 · Royal Oak, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 19.4:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oak High School (1,293 students)
Northwood Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal Oak High
Royal Oak High School
1,293 students
- Royal Oak Midd
Royal Oak Middle School
1,058 students
- Keller Element 470
Keller Elementary
470 students
- This school 446
Northwood Elementary School
446 students
- Addams Element 436
Addams Elementary and Ecc
436 students
- Oak Ridge Elem 404
Oak Ridge Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 446 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Northwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Royal Oak Schools reports $16,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Addams Elementary and Ecc | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royal Oak, MI. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood Elementary School?
11.4% of students at Northwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Royal Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Royal Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Royal Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Royal Oak Schools?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students), Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students), and Keller Elementary (470 students). See the Royal Oak Schools district page for the complete list.