Northwood Elementary

685 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located in Edgewood, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Puyallup School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of the larger Puyallup community, Northwood aims to provide a well-rounded education by integrating traditional core subjects with opportunities for student engagement, collaboration, and social-emotional learning, helping prepare students for their transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban community of Edgewood, drawing a diverse population of students from the surrounding neighborhoods. Northwood typically emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents, utilizing active parent-teacher involvement to enrich the school experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Northwood Elementary strives to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere where children can develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

685

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	112
Black	39
Asian	91
Two or More	122
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	44

White
272 (39.7 %)
Two or More
122 (17.8 %)
Hispanic
112 (16.4 %)
Asian
91 (13.3 %)
Pacific Islander
44 (6.4 %)
Black
39 (5.7 %)
American Indian
5 (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:	N/A
District:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)841-8740
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 114

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 15