NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Irvine Unified school district, located in Irvine, CA with about 649 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Northwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northwood Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Northwood community of Irvine, California, serving students within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Known for its strong academic focus and commitment to student achievement, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. It is deeply integrated into the surrounding residential area, often acting as a hub for local families who value the district’s reputation for excellence in education.

In addition to its rigorous core curriculum, Northwood Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent community. The school focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience, often incorporating enrichment programs, technology integration, and collaborative teaching methods to prepare students for success in higher grades. By maintaining high standards and a nurturing campus culture, Northwood consistently upholds the high educational benchmarks associated with the Irvine Unified School District.

For more information, contact Northwood Elementary at (949) 936-5950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

28 Carson
Irvine, CA 92620-3313
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NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Irvine, CA with about 649 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Irvine Unified
Total Students:
649
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 649 students

Asian
45.0%
White
25.9%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Two or more races
10.3%
Black or African American
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.