Enrollment
911
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Renton, WA
Northwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530396002521
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396002521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwood Middle School
Northwood Middle School is a large middle school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 911 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 78% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 911 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Renton's middle schools, it stands alongside Nelsen Middle School (913 students): Northwood Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.4:1 vs 20.8:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kentwood High School (1,995 students) alongside Northwood Middle 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 Middle School compares
Northwood Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.4:1 | ▲ 78% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
31.4:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 34.4%
Asian 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Northwood Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent School District, which includes Northwood Middle School.
$17,678
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 13.2%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Renton
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northwood Middle School
How many students attend Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has 911 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Renton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School is 31.4:1, which is 78% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 100% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwood Middle School?
23.6% of students at Northwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Middle School is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Renton on the city page.
Is Northwood Middle School a good school?
Northwood Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Kent School District?
Besides Northwood Middle School, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.
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