Northwood Elementary School

Public K-5

 926 W 12 Mile Rd
       Royal Oak, MI  48073-3940


(248) 541-0229

District: Royal Oak Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,936 Help


Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Royal Oak Middle School
High:    Royal Oak High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Two or more races:
6.0%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.8% Help


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Compare Details Northwood Elementary School ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Royal Oak Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Northwood Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Royal Oak Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), two or more races (6%), African American (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Royal Oak Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 18.8, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Royal Oak Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Elementary School is $13,936, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Royal Oak Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood Elementary School 53rd of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Northwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Royal Oak Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Royal Oak Schools 150th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.04 87th 1545 94.4%
2007 78.46 228th 1565 85.4%
2008 81.50 157th 1577 90.0%
2009 76.21 314th 1589 80.2%
2010 74.42 354th 1552 77.2%
2011 73.55 388th 1552 75.0%
2012 87.01 132nd 1566 91.6%
2013 89.13 94th 1563 94.0%
2014 88.74 94th 1533 93.9%
2015 87.43 137th 1580 91.3%
2016 84.38 174th 1548 88.8%
2017 83.44 161st 1466 89.0%
2018 93.76 55th 1448 96.2%
2019 93.56 52nd 1408 96.3%
2021 90.50 64th 1153 94.4%
2022 93.32 63rd 1344 95.3%
2023 94.48 53rd 1470 96.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.47 5th 195 97.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.22 54th 1397 96.1%
2022 94.57 17th 1099 98.5%
2023 53.57 551st 1350 59.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.27 33rd 1443 97.7%
2019 87.56 84th 1171 92.8%
2021 82.33 105th 902 88.4%
2022 80.77 147th 1106 86.7%
2023 93.14 44th 1321 96.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.31 101st 1446 93.0%
2019 92.89 42nd 1196 96.5%
2021 91.03 41st 915 95.5%
2022 94.76 29th 1139 97.5%
2023 92.52 60th 1334 95.5%
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Rank History for White students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.44 64th 1253 94.9%
2019 92.23 49th 1128 95.7%
2021 89.29 55th 1005 94.5%
2022 92.43 50th 1102 95.5%
2023 92.01 51st 1198 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Northwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 276 4 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1989 330 4 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 340 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1991 351 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 384 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 381 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 353 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 327 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 327 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 296 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1998 278 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1999 258 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 276 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 281 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2002 383 12 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 383 12 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 374 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 370 7 2 2 0 n/a n/a 6 387
2006 355 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 6 374
2007 317 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 4 330
2008 294 6 4 2 n/a n/a n/a 6 312
2009 365 23 4 3 0 n/a n/a 8 403
2010 432 24 4 5 1 n/a n/a 2 468
2011 406 15 7 12 1 1 14 0 456
2012 412 12 3 13 0 0 19 0 459
2013 454 7 3 17 0 1 26 0 508
2014 416 8 3 13 0 1 30 0 471
2015 425 10 5 17 0 1 32 0 490
2016 393 11 6 24 0 2 25 0 461
2017 383 11 5 26 0 2 36 0 463
2018 377 13 3 20 0 2 35 0 450
2019 385 12 6 19 0 1 35 0 458
2020 412 10 9 19 0 2 34 0 486
2021 409 3 9 19 0 1 29 0 470
2022 386 12 10 21 0 0 33 0 462
2023 380 18 7 17 0 0 27 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 287 n/a n/a n/a
1989 344 n/a n/a 6.1
1990 348 24.0 14.5 4.6
1991 356 n/a n/a n/a
1992 388 n/a n/a 5.7
1993 386 n/a 0.0 5.7
1994 356 18.6 19.1 3.1
1995 334 17.9 18.7 7.2
1996 334 17.9 18.7 7.2
1997 300 17.0 17.6 5.3
1998 285 15.0 19.0 7.4
1999 271 14.0 19.4 6.3
2000 280 13.6 20.6 5.4
2001 288 13.5 21.3 6.9
2002 397 16.8 23.6 5.5
2003 397 16.8 23.6 5.5
2004 388 19.7 19.7 5.9
2005 387 21.4 18.1 6.3
2006 374 19.3 19.4 6.8
2007 330 18.7 17.6 6.4
2008 312 18.5 16.9 6.9
2009 403 18.7 21.6 11.6
2010 468 21.0 22.2 15.9
2011 456 24.4 18.6 15.1
2012 459 21.9 20.9 15
2013 508 26.2 19.3 11.6
2014 471 25.9 18.1 11.7
2015 490 22.0 22.2 10.8
2016 461 22.0 20.9 11.1
2017 463 22.6 20.4 8.9
2018 450 21.5 20.9 13.1
2019 458 23.1 19.8 13.1
2020 486 24.8 19.5 11.7
2021 470 25.9 18.0 9.4
2022 462 22.8 20.2 11.7
2023 449 23.8 18.8 11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 287 n/a n/a n/a
1989 344 n/a n/a 6.1
1990 348 24.0 14.5 4.6
1991 356 n/a n/a n/a
1992 388 n/a n/a 5.7
1993 386 n/a 0.0 5.7
1994 356 18.6 19.1 3.1
1995 334 17.9 18.7 7.2
1996 334 17.9 18.7 7.2
1997 300 17.0 17.6 5.3
1998 285 15.0 19.0 7.4
1999 271 14.0 19.4 6.3
2000 280 13.6 20.6 5.4
2001 288 13.5 21.3 6.9
2002 397 16.8 23.6 5.5
2003 397 16.8 23.6 5.5
2004 388 19.7 19.7 5.9
2005 387 21.4 18.1 6.3
2006 374 19.3 19.4 6.8
2007 330 18.7 17.6 6.4
2008 312 18.5 16.9 6.9
2009 403 18.7 21.6 11.6
2010 468 21.0 22.2 15.9
2011 456 24.4 18.6 15.1
2012 459 21.9 20.9 15
2013 508 26.2 19.3 11.6
2014 471 25.9 18.1 11.7
2015 490 22.0 22.2 10.8
2016 461 22.0 20.9 11.1
2017 463 22.6 20.4 8.9
2018 450 21.5 20.9 13.1
2019 458 23.1 19.8 13.1
2020 486 24.8 19.5 11.7
2021 470 25.9 18.0 9.4
2022 462 22.8 20.2 11.7
2023 449 23.8 18.8 11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $283 (2.6%) $10,600 (97.4%) $10,883
2020 $271 (2.5%) $10,637 (97.5%) $10,908
2021 $1,586 (12.4%) $11,234 (87.6%) $12,820
2022 $1,693 (12.1%) $12,243 (87.9%) $13,936

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)87.267.5
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Royal Oak Schools)63.860.6
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Northwood Elementary School)82.371.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Royal Oak Schools)60.657.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)77.377.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Royal Oak Schools)63.365.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Northwood Elementary School)81.371.6
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Royal Oak Schools)55.348.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)80.873.7
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Royal Oak Schools)67.661.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Northwood Elementary School)6363.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Royal Oak Schools)48.937.7
 11.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Northwood Elementary School)31.546.1
 14.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Royal Oak Schools)24.126
 1.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458449
 2%
African American1218
 50%
American Indian00
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic1917
 10.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White385380
 1.3%
Two or More Races3527
 22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%11.8%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwood Elementary School

Students at Northwood Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Royal Oak Middle School
High : Royal Oak High School

Yes! Northwood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 53rd of 1470 Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 449 students attended Northwood Elementary School.


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