Northwood Elementary School

561 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located at 965 Grizzly Cub Dr in Franklin, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Franklin Community School Corporation. The school is deeply integrated into the local "Grizzly Cub" identity, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its young learners. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Northwood Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and student wellness. The school leverages its facilities and staff to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning initiatives. As part of the Franklin school district, Northwood focuses on modern educational standards, utilizing technology and collaborative teaching methods to ensure that each student receives the personalized attention necessary to thrive in a changing educational landscape.

561

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	55
Black	13
Asian	14
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	4

White
450 (80.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (9.8 %)
Two or More
25 (4.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)
Black
13 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Franklin Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)346-8900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 56

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 86