Northwood Elementary School

www.royaloakschools.org

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located at 926 West 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Royal Oak Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its neighborhood-centric atmosphere and commitment to providing a balanced K-5 education. The school emphasizes core academic competencies while fostering a supportive social-emotional environment, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school community is often characterized by strong parental involvement and a dedication to creating an inclusive learning space. Northwood benefits from its location within the established Royal Oak community, utilizing local resources to enhance the student experience. With a focus on both traditional academic rigor and the development of well-rounded individuals, Northwood Elementary strives to maintain high standards of student achievement while encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and personal growth among its diverse student body.

449

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	17
Black	18
Asian	7
Two or More	27

White
380 (84.6 %)
Two or More
27 (6.0 %)
Black
18 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.8 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)

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:	Royal Oak Schools
Phone:	(248)541-0229
Website:	http://www.royaloakschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 66

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 78