NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

828 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located at 501 4th Avenue in Crestview, Florida, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Okaloosa County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for young students. The school functions as an integral part of the larger district framework, which emphasizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Okaloosa County School District, utilizing the district’s established curriculum standards and resources to prepare students for middle school transitions. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Okaloosa County School District website at [http://www.okaloosaschools.com/](http://www.okaloosaschools.com/). Northwood serves as a key pillar in the Crestview area, working to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education in a collaborative school setting.

828

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	74
Black	107
Asian	11
Two or More	94
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
539 (65.1 %)
Black
107 (12.9 %)
Two or More
94 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
74 (8.9 %)
Asian
11 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)689-7252
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	530
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 119