NORTHWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northwoods Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Onslow County Schools school district, located in Jacksonville, NC with about 455 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Northwoods Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northwoods Elementary, located at 617 Henderson Drive in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Onslow County School District. As a staple of the local Jacksonville community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development, helping students build the necessary skills for their future academic careers.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Northwoods Elementary plays an active role in the daily life of the surrounding residential area. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs that aim to foster school spirit and parental involvement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on safety, inclusivity, and the pursuit of academic excellence within the broader Onslow County school system.

For more information, contact Northwoods Elementary at (910) 347-2808 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

617 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540-4955
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NORTHWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jacksonville, NC with about 455 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
455
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 455 students

White
36.0%
Black or African American
32.3%
Hispanic/Latino
17.4%
Two or more races
12.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.