Northwood Elementary

Public K-6

 9805 24th St E
       Edgewood, WA  98371-2126


(253) 841-8740

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
379th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,537 Help


Students who attend Northwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edgemont Junior High
High:    Puyallup High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  685

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.7%
Two or more races:
17.8%
Hispanic:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Compare Details Northwood Elementary ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Northwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), two or more races (17.8%), Hispanic (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary is 18.8. 20 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Elementary is $16,537. 17 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood Elementary 379th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Northwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Puyallup School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup School District 93rd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.36 295th 1026 71.2%
2005 55.83 463rd 1031 55.1%
2006 60.22 415th 1051 60.5%
2007 69.53 285th 1069 73.3%
2008 69.12 310th 1067 70.9%
2009 68.50 308th 1072 71.3%
2010 70.28 271st 1088 75.1%
2011 72.23 257th 1092 76.5%
2012 75.36 223rd 1097 79.7%
2013 70.72 295th 1106 73.3%
2015 51.53 510th 1067 52.2%
2016 56.28 462nd 1053 56.1%
2017 65.87 366th 1056 65.3%
2018 60.44 414th 1054 60.7%
2019 68.19 354th 1130 68.7%
2021 79.30 211th 1107 80.9%
2022 76.30 263rd 1169 77.5%
2023 64.37 379th 1169 67.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.83 113th 212 46.7%
2021 65.70 33rd 128 74.2%
2022 67.62 81st 252 67.9%
2023 47.57 104th 194 46.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.12 105th 213 50.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.65 132nd 637 79.3%
2019 39.81 308th 566 45.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.68 202nd 835 75.8%
2019 70.21 201st 979 79.5%
2021 85.55 50th 854 94.1%
2022 65.69 261st 1019 74.4%
2023 49.72 499th 1013 50.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.03 419th 1004 58.3%
2019 62.99 393rd 1068 63.2%
2021 70.86 255th 1008 74.7%
2022 68.59 318th 1100 71.1%
2023 62.29 384th 1094 64.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.77 373rd 999 62.7%
2019 71.72 294th 1075 72.7%
2021 83.94 154th 1025 85.0%
2022 81.87 188th 1113 83.1%
2023 64.61 357th 1099 67.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.94 85th 131 35.1%
2022 48.18 107th 187 42.8%
2023 15.99 153rd 170 10.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.69 187th 540 65.4%
2019 73.74 136th 697 80.5%
2021 97.73 6th 501 98.8%
2022 83.30 63rd 694 90.9%
2023 72.00 119th 633 81.2%
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Rank History for White students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 402nd 833 51.7%
2019 58.14 432nd 1027 57.9%
2021 74.83 209th 943 77.8%
2022 84.39 127th 1031 87.7%
2023 74.06 257th 1011 74.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Northwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 212 4 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 229
1989 217 6 10 6 5 n/a n/a 0 244
1990 242 9 15 3 2 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 243 7 19 3 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1992 251 4 12 5 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 242 6 12 3 2 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 223 7 11 0 3 n/a n/a 0 244
1995 210 4 12 11 7 n/a n/a 0 244
1996 210 4 12 11 7 n/a n/a 0 244
1997 210 5 15 19 5 n/a n/a 0 254
1998 216 3 12 18 5 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 208 1 17 22 2 n/a n/a 0 250
2000 202 5 12 17 3 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 207 3 14 12 3 n/a n/a 0 239
2002 172 3 14 20 2 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 172 3 14 20 2 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 171 6 11 23 3 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 151 4 11 19 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2006 170 7 19 14 2 n/a n/a 5 217
2007 188 8 35 21 2 n/a n/a 16 270
2008 179 7 34 20 3 n/a n/a 22 265
2009 160 8 39 27 1 n/a n/a 29 264
2010 289 40 35 39 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2011 273 8 31 44 0 6 28 0 390
2012 242 11 38 43 0 7 41 0 382
2013 237 12 32 37 1 10 30 0 359
2014 238 15 34 39 1 7 29 0 363
2015 226 18 32 44 2 13 30 0 365
2016 222 19 35 47 1 10 48 0 382
2017 223 23 52 59 1 9 60 0 427
2018 239 15 52 73 3 8 67 0 457
2019 245 24 65 77 3 11 70 0 495
2020 244 32 71 80 2 10 82 0 521
2021 259 34 81 80 5 14 92 0 565
2022 250 35 78 95 5 17 105 0 585
2023 272 39 91 112 5 44 122 0 685

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 229 9.0 25.4 0
1989 244 10.0 24.4 n/a
1990 271 12.0 22.5 0
1991 274 15.9 17.2 n/a
1992 274 16.8 16.3 n/a
1993 265 12.7 20.9 n/a
1994 244 14.1 17.3 n/a
1995 244 12.3 19.8 n/a
1996 244 12.3 19.8 n/a
1997 254 15.2 16.7 n/a
1998 254 13.0 19.5 n/a
1999 250 14.0 17.9 n/a
2000 239 14.0 17.1 n/a
2001 239 14.0 17.1 n/a
2002 211 12.5 16.9 26.1
2003 211 12.5 16.9 26.1
2004 214 11.0 19.5 21
2005 186 11.0 16.9 19.9
2006 217 12.4 17.5 24.1
2007 270 12.9 20.9 26.4
2008 265 12.0 22.1 31.7
2009 264 12.0 22.0 28.9
2010 404 18.8 21.4 25.5
2011 390 18.5 21.0 27.9
2012 382 17.3 22.0 31.9
2013 359 16.8 21.3 34
2014 363 n/a n/a 34.7
2015 365 20.0 18.2 39.7
2016 382 20.0 19.1 36.4
2017 427 22.7 18.7 35.4
2018 457 21.1 21.6 30.4
2019 495 26.4 18.6 31.3
2020 521 29.5 17.6 29.9
2021 565 35.5 15.8 28
2022 585 36.1 16.2 28.9
2023 685 36.2 18.8 39.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 229 9.0 25.4 0
1989 244 10.0 24.4 n/a
1990 271 12.0 22.5 0
1991 274 15.9 17.2 n/a
1992 274 16.8 16.3 n/a
1993 265 12.7 20.9 n/a
1994 244 14.1 17.3 n/a
1995 244 12.3 19.8 n/a
1996 244 12.3 19.8 n/a
1997 254 15.2 16.7 n/a
1998 254 13.0 19.5 n/a
1999 250 14.0 17.9 n/a
2000 239 14.0 17.1 n/a
2001 239 14.0 17.1 n/a
2002 211 12.5 16.9 26.1
2003 211 12.5 16.9 26.1
2004 214 11.0 19.5 21
2005 186 11.0 16.9 19.9
2006 217 12.4 17.5 24.1
2007 270 12.9 20.9 26.4
2008 265 12.0 22.1 31.7
2009 264 12.0 22.0 28.9
2010 404 18.8 21.4 25.5
2011 390 18.5 21.0 27.9
2012 382 17.3 22.0 31.9
2013 359 16.8 21.3 34
2014 363 n/a n/a 34.7
2015 365 20.0 18.2 39.7
2016 382 20.0 19.1 36.4
2017 427 22.7 18.7 35.4
2018 457 21.1 21.6 30.4
2019 495 26.4 18.6 31.3
2020 521 29.5 17.6 29.9
2021 565 35.5 15.8 28
2022 585 36.1 16.2 28.9
2023 685 36.2 18.8 39.3

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201693.0%0.0%0.0%3.5%93.0%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%98.2%
201794.1%0.0%1.5%0.0%2.9%97.1%97.1%95.6%94.1%95.6%100.0%
201892.1%0.0%1.3%0.0%5.3%96.1%96.1%93.4%94.7%94.7%98.7%
201995.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.5%95.5%97.0%97.0%95.5%97.0%97.0%
202091.4%5.7%1.0%1.0%0.0%91.4%91.4%92.4%91.4%91.4%92.4%92.4%92.4%91.4%
202191.4%2.2%0.0%0.0%4.3%94.6%94.6%96.8%94.6%94.6%96.8%96.8%96.8%94.6%
202290.9%0.0%0.0%1.1%3.4%93.2%94.3%96.6%94.3%94.3%97.7%97.7%97.7%94.3%
202388.0%2.6%0.9%1.7%2.6%91.5%90.6%91.5%91.5%90.6%94.9%94.9%94.9%90.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Northwood Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201890.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%90.0%100.0%100.0%
201985.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%85.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Northwood Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.4%0.0%0.4%3.0%97.2%97.6%97.0%96.6%97.4%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.1%) $12,652 (98.9%) $12,790
2020 n/a $8,638 (100.0%) $8,638
2021 $264 (1.7%) $15,123 (98.3%) $15,386
2022 $756 (4.6%) $15,781 (95.4%) $16,537

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 354th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 379th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary)65.847.6
 18.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)60.746.7
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Northwood Elementary)74.466.4
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Puyallup School District)64.253.2
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary)56.656
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)60.147.8
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Northwood Elementary)60.548.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)57.650.2
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary)73.858.7
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)6655.9
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Northwood Elementary)51.856.6
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)50.246.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Northwood Elementary)65.159.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Puyallup School District)58.953.8
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary)66.555.6
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)65.854.5
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Northwood Elementary)6359.8
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Northwood Elementary)65.159.4
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Puyallup School District)54.148.8
 5.3%
   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 Students495685
 38.4%
African American2439
 62.5%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian6591
 40%
Hispanic77112
 45.5%
Pacific Islander1144
 300%
White245272
 11%
Two or More Races70122
 74.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.3%39.3%
 8%


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Students at Northwood Elementary are 40% White, 18% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander, 6% African American.

Students who attend Northwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edgemont Junior High
High : Puyallup High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 685 students attended Northwood Elementary.

Northwood Elementary ranks 379th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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