Enrollment
732
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Elementary
Northwood Elementary is a large elementary school in Edgewood, Washington, enrolling 732 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 732 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 382 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Two or More (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 732 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Puyallup School District spends $15,642 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Edgewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hedden Elementary School (469 students): Northwood Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 19.5:1).
Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students) and Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students) alongside Northwood Elementary.
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 compares
Northwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Puyallup School District, which includes Northwood Elementary.
$15,642
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 64.7%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~732 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Edgewood on the city page.
Is Northwood Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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