- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edgewood, WA
Northwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530696001037
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Edgewood, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Northwood Elementary held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 530696001037 · Edgewood, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 20.3:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Northwood Elementary held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Northwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puyallup High
Puyallup High School
1,815 students
- Gov John Roger
Gov John Rogers High School
1,788 students
- Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- Dessie F Evans
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- This school
Northwood Elementary
732 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary compares
Northwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 35% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 732 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Two or More 16.0%
Asian 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Northwood Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Edgewood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary
How many students attend Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary has 732 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edgewood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood Elementary?
29.2% of students at Northwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Edgewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Edgewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Northwood Elementary, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Emerald Ridge High School (1,599 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.