Summary:
Northwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Crestview, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 828. The school is part of the Okaloosa School District, which is ranked 8th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Northwood Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.5% in 2019-2020 to 28.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Northwood has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.29%) compared to the nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Academically, Northwood's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally on par with or slightly below the Okaloosa district and Florida state averages, with some notable exceptions, such as higher proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade math.
Despite maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Northwood Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, dropping from 580th out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 631st out of 2,240 in 2022-2023. This decline in ranking is concerning, especially when compared to the nearby schools, such as Addie R. Lewis School, James E Plew Elementary School, and Lula J. Edge Elementary School, which have higher rankings and better test scores in some areas. The significant increase in chronic absenteeism and the higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students at Northwood may be contributing factors to these academic challenges, and addressing these issues could help the school improve its overall performance and ranking among Florida elementary schools.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Okaloosa
SchoolDigger Rank:
631st of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,953
Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2
Number of students: 828
Racial breakdown:
White:
65.1%
African American:
12.9%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Hispanic:
8.9%
Asian:
1.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%
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