Northwood Elementary

northwood.iusd.org

516 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

516

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	92
Black	33
Asian	226
Two or More	56
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
226 (43.8 %)
White
105 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
92 (17.8 %)
Two or More
56 (10.9 %)
Black
33 (6.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-5950
Website:	http://northwood.iusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	269	52.1%
Male	247	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)