Enrollment
446
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Royal Oak, Michigan, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 446 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students) and Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students) alongside Northwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,341
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royal Oak Schools, which includes Northwood Elementary School.
$15,341
Per student
+14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 41.4%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northwood Elementary School a good school?
Northwood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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