Enrollment
289
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seminole, OK
Northwood Es
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402730001440
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Es earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 289
- students enrolled
Northwood Es has class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Es ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Seminole, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Es
Northwood Es is a mid-sized elementary school in Seminole, Oklahoma, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 289 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Two or More (34%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 75 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 289 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Seminole also operates Seminole Hs (432 students) and Wilson Es (318 students) alongside Northwood Es.
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 Es compares
Northwood Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 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 39.1%
Two or More 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.4%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Northwood Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Northwood Es.
$11,530
Per student
-8%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 50.7%
Federal 24.3%
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 Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seminole Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwood Es
How many students attend Northwood Es?
Northwood Es has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seminole, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Es is 18.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Es?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Es is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Seminole, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Es?
Northwood Es has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Es rank among public schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Es ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Seminole, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seminole on the city page.
Is Northwood Es a good school?
Northwood Es earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma 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 Seminole?
Besides Northwood Es, Seminole also operates Seminole Hs (432 students), Wilson Es (318 students), and Seminole Ms (178 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.
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