NORTH WOOD ELEM.

NORTHWOOD.K12.MO.US

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

North Wood Elementary is a public school located in Salem, Missouri, serving students in the Dent County area. As part of the North Wood R-IV School District, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a rural community setting. The school’s curriculum is designed to support the academic and social-emotional development of elementary-aged children, emphasizing core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school maintains a focus on small-town educational values, prioritizing close-knit relationships between staff, students, and families. By utilizing its official website, North Wood Elementary provides parents and community members with access to school calendars, district policies, and resources to support student success. Dedicated to preparing its students for their transition to higher grade levels, the school remains a central pillar of the Salem educational landscape, committed to maintaining a safe and productive learning atmosphere for its local student population.

215

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH WOOD ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	7

White
196 (91.2 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.3 %)
American Indian
7 (3.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)

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:	NORTH WOOD R-IV
Phone:	(573)729-4607
Website:	http://NORTHWOOD.K12.MO.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 16

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 20