Northwood Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 4030 86th Ave SE
       Mercer Island, WA  98040


(253) 841-8740

District: Mercer Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,272 Help


Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Islander Middle School
High:    Mercer Island High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.3%
Asian:
33.2%
Two or more races:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.2% Help


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Compare Details Northwood Elementary School ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Northwood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), Asian (33.2%), two or more races (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mercer Island School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 15.4, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Elementary School is $20,272, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood Elementary School 96th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Northwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mercer Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer Island School District 1st of 249 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.57 113th 1130 90.0%
2021 95.46 53rd 1107 95.2%
2022 92.59 77th 1169 93.4%
2023 91.89 96th 1169 91.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.01 32nd 637 95.0%
2019 82.85 53rd 566 90.6%
2023 44.62 163rd 308 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.16 82nd 1004 91.8%
2019 82.73 151st 1068 85.9%
2021 94.74 52nd 1008 94.8%
2022 92.75 66th 1100 94.0%
2023 91.02 76th 1094 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.78 80th 999 92.0%
2019 88.44 104th 1075 90.3%
2021 94.57 61st 1025 94.0%
2022 90.74 85th 1113 92.4%
2023 89.81 98th 1099 91.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.60 54th 169 68.0%
2019 72.58 58th 201 71.1%
2021 81.41 25th 131 80.9%
2022 71.11 62nd 187 66.8%
2023 68.83 54th 170 68.2%
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Rank History for White students at Northwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.00 79th 833 90.5%
2019 83.56 131st 1027 87.2%
2021 89.63 70th 943 92.6%
2022 81.31 162nd 1031 84.3%
2023 84.27 132nd 1011 86.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, December 28, 2017

Open Quote Very nice environment and teachers. Facilities is awesome with a lot of space in class rooms, new equipments. All teachers are from other elementary school in the Island, convenient location! Close Quote



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
2017 282 6 114 27 0 0 48 0 477
2018 253 9 127 30 0 0 46 0 465
2019 265 6 136 30 0 0 54 0 491
2020 250 5 137 34 0 0 52 1 479
2021 200 5 127 34 2 0 46 0 414
2022 179 7 133 23 1 1 46 0 390
2023 167 8 134 30 1 1 63 0 404

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
2017 477 27.6 17.2 5
2018 465 29.2 15.9 5.2
2019 491 30.6 16.0 5.5
2020 479 30.6 15.6 6.1
2021 414 28.7 14.3 4.3
2022 390 26.7 14.5 3.8
2023 404 26.1 15.4 7.2

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
2017 477 27.6 17.2 5
2018 465 29.2 15.9 5.2
2019 491 30.6 16.0 5.5
2020 479 30.6 15.6 6.1
2021 414 28.7 14.3 4.3
2022 390 26.7 14.5 3.8
2023 404 26.1 15.4 7.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Northwood Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201786.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%95.8%93.1%93.1%91.7%90.3%93.1%
201891.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%4.5%91.0%91.0%92.5%92.5%91.0%91.0%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.4%100.0%100.0%
202092.9%0.0%1.4%0.0%0.0%95.7%97.1%95.7%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202293.8%1.6%0.0%0.0%1.6%98.4%98.4%95.3%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
202394.0%1.5%0.0%1.5%0.0%95.5%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Northwood Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.0%0.0%1.4%1.6%97.6%97.6%97.4%97.6%97.8%97.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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 $796 (4.8%) $15,873 (95.2%) $16,670
2020 $124 (0.9%) $13,405 (99.1%) $13,529
2021 $709 (3.6%) $18,748 (96.4%) $19,457
2022 $1,132 (5.6%) $19,140 (94.4%) $20,272

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 96th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)76.676.3
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mercer Island School District)85.185.8
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Northwood Elementary School)8369.5
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Mercer Island School District)86.484.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)69.883
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer Island School District)84.790.6
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Northwood Elementary School)62.981.3
 18.4%
   4th Grade Math (Mercer Island School District)81.789.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)85.784.4
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer Island School District)89.585.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Northwood Elementary School)84.465.2
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Mercer Island School District)79.278
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Northwood Elementary School)8775.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mercer Island School District)8682.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)78.181.2
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mercer Island School District)87.284.3
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Northwood Elementary School)76.971.1
 5.8%
   All Grades Math (Mercer Island School District)82.978.9
 4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Northwood Elementary School)8775.8
 11.3%
   All Grades Science (Mercer Island School District)82.582.8
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students491404
 17.7%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian136134
 1.5%
Hispanic3030
Pacific Islander01
White265167
 37%
Two or More Races5463
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.5%7.2%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwood Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Northwood Elementary School.

Yes. Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 8.2% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Northwood Elementary School are 41% White, 33% Asian, 16% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Islander Middle School
High : Mercer Island High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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