Northwood Elementary School

Summary:

Northwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Crestview, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 828. The school is part of the Okaloosa School District, which is ranked 12th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwood has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (12.92%) and Hispanic (8.94%) students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.5% in 2019-2020 to 28.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Northwood's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally on par with or slightly below the Okaloosa district and Florida state averages, with some notable exceptions, such as 5th Grade Science proficiency being 68%, significantly higher than the district (58%) and state (53%) averages, and 4th Grade Math proficiency being 68%, higher than the district (67%) and state (58%) averages.

Northwood's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, with a high of 471 out of 2,087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 and a low of 802 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, indicating a decline in performance relative to other schools in the state. The school has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (63.29%) compared to the nearby schools, such as James E Plew Elementary School, which consistently outperforms Northwood in test scores and has a higher statewide ranking. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and identifying strategies to improve overall academic performance could be key focus areas for Northwood Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 501 4th Ave
       Crestview, FL  32536


(850) 689-7252

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
802nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,953 Help


Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Davidson Middle School
High:    Crestview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
African American:
12.9%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwood Elementary School ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), African American (12.9%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 17.2. 16 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Elementary School is $9,953. 12 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwood Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Okaloosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaloosa 12th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwood Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.18 360th 1688 78.7%
2007 76.05 391st 1786 78.1%
2008 68.58 575th 1789 67.9%
2009 74.93 421st 1847 77.2%
2010 63.93 730th 1919 62.0%
2011 56.26 925th 1985 53.4%
2012 63.96 715th 1984 64.0%
2013 61.30 766th 2029 62.2%
2014 64.66 705th 2064 65.8%
2016 75.80 471st 2087 77.4%
2017 63.25 759th 2112 64.1%
2018 65.97 710th 2118 66.5%
2019 72.13 580th 2182 73.4%
2021 65.20 754th 2247 66.4%
2022 66.19 711th 2219 68.0%
2023 69.83 631st 2240 71.8%
2024 62.90 802nd 2256 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 624 119 9 8 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1989 636 113 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1990 415 86 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 380 101 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 476 104 16 7 3 n/a n/a 0 606
1993 495 91 18 18 2 n/a n/a 0 624
1994 518 106 17 15 2 n/a n/a 0 658
1995 508 111 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 508 111 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 544 110 5 13 2 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 367 106 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 326 99 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 321 113 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 289 110 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 417 114 5 7 5 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 417 114 5 7 5 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 417 100 9 12 6 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 460 111 14 12 7 n/a n/a 0 604
2006 489 105 17 27 4 n/a n/a 0 642
2007 487 98 16 30 2 n/a n/a 45 678
2008 489 110 15 25 2 n/a n/a 48 689
2009 512 97 16 21 4 n/a n/a 52 702
2010 449 84 16 23 5 n/a n/a 49 626
2011 488 82 16 35 3 0 47 0 671
2012 479 88 8 65 5 0 60 0 705
2013 468 91 11 54 5 1 55 0 685
2014 498 109 10 54 7 1 66 0 745
2015 524 125 12 62 10 4 84 0 821
2016 498 130 5 53 6 3 81 0 776
2017 512 123 8 46 6 6 75 0 776
2018 557 128 7 64 6 9 81 0 852
2019 574 141 3 67 4 4 82 0 875
2020 571 108 6 68 4 2 86 0 845
2021 529 132 7 65 1 3 86 0 823
2022 546 123 13 64 1 1 85 0 833
2023 539 107 11 74 1 2 94 0 828

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 762 39.0 19.5 37.7
1989 771 41.0 18.8 41
1990 514 29.0 17.7 43.8
1991 494 29.0 17.0 45.7
1992 606 33.0 18.3 33.3
1993 624 33.0 18.9 32.7
1994 658 34.0 19.4 33.9
1995 639 35.0 18.3 37.9
1996 639 35.0 18.3 37.9
1997 674 37.0 18.2 38
1998 481 29.0 16.6 52.4
1999 431 28.0 15.4 56.8
2000 442 29.0 15.2 66.7
2001 408 27.0 15.1 63.5
2002 548 30.0 18.3 64.1
2003 548 30.0 18.3 64.1
2004 544 34.0 16.0 61.9
2005 604 36.0 16.8 62.1
2006 642 43.0 14.9 50
2007 678 46.0 14.7 52.8
2008 689 52.5 13.1 49.8
2009 702 49.5 14.3 51.1
2010 626 48.5 12.9 53.4
2011 671 47.0 14.2 53.4
2012 705 47.0 15.0 50.6
2013 685 47.0 14.5 55.2
2014 745 52.0 14.3 57.4
2015 821 57.0 14.4 59.1
2016 776 50.0 15.5 57.6
2017 776 54.0 14.3 59.1
2018 852 50.0 17.0 60.8
2019 875 50.0 17.5 52.9
2020 845 48.0 17.6 55.9
2021 823 48.0 17.1 58.6
2022 833 50.0 16.6 54
2023 828 48.0 17.2 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 762 39.0 19.5 37.7
1989 771 41.0 18.8 41
1990 514 29.0 17.7 43.8
1991 494 29.0 17.0 45.7
1992 606 33.0 18.3 33.3
1993 624 33.0 18.9 32.7
1994 658 34.0 19.4 33.9
1995 639 35.0 18.3 37.9
1996 639 35.0 18.3 37.9
1997 674 37.0 18.2 38
1998 481 29.0 16.6 52.4
1999 431 28.0 15.4 56.8
2000 442 29.0 15.2 66.7
2001 408 27.0 15.1 63.5
2002 548 30.0 18.3 64.1
2003 548 30.0 18.3 64.1
2004 544 34.0 16.0 61.9
2005 604 36.0 16.8 62.1
2006 642 43.0 14.9 50
2007 678 46.0 14.7 52.8
2008 689 52.5 13.1 49.8
2009 702 49.5 14.3 51.1
2010 626 48.5 12.9 53.4
2011 671 47.0 14.2 53.4
2012 705 47.0 15.0 50.6
2013 685 47.0 14.5 55.2
2014 745 52.0 14.3 57.4
2015 821 57.0 14.4 59.1
2016 776 50.0 15.5 57.6
2017 776 54.0 14.3 59.1
2018 852 50.0 17.0 60.8
2019 875 50.0 17.5 52.9
2020 845 48.0 17.6 55.9
2021 823 48.0 17.1 58.6
2022 833 50.0 16.6 54
2023 828 48.0 17.2 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $791 (10.3%) $6,875 (89.7%) $7,666
2019 $623 (7.8%) $7,364 (92.2%) $7,987
2020 $696 (8.5%) $7,486 (91.5%) $8,183
2021 $1,237 (14.4%) $7,360 (85.6%) $8,597
2022 $2,168 (22.5%) $7,460 (77.5%) $9,628
2023 $2,027 (20.4%) $7,926 (79.6%) $9,953

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 580th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 631st of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)6453
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwood Elementary School)7177
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood Elementary School)8167
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood Elementary School)6263
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6762
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwood Elementary School)7157
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Northwood Elementary School)6659
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6357
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students875828
 5.4%
African American141107
 24.1%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian311
 266.7%
Hispanic6774
 10.4%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White574539
 6.1%
Two or More Races8294
 14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%63.3%
 10.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwood Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Northwood Elementary School.

Students at Northwood Elementary School are 65% White, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Davidson Middle School
High : Crestview High School

Northwood Elementary School ranks 802nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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