Northwood Elementary

Summary:

Northwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 575 students in grades PK-7. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwood Elementary faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (92.52%) compared to nearby schools and the state average. Academically, Northwood's performance on MCAP tests is consistently lower than the Baltimore City Public Schools district and the state of Maryland, with only 21.1% of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 24.1% statewide. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, receiving a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Northwood's performance is particularly low for male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Northwood Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than nearby schools like Waverly Elementary/Middle, Hamilton Elementary/Middle, and Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle, which also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $16,390 and a student-teacher ratio of 18.5, Northwood's academic performance has remained consistently low over the past 10 years, with little to no improvement in its statewide ranking or test scores.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
       Baltimore, MD  21239-3522


(410) 396-6377

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,476 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.1%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwood Elementary ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 24th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: African American (91.1%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% 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 is 16.9. 81 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Northwood Elementary employs 34.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Elementary is $20,476. 80 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.09 239th 803 70.2%
2005 76.74 173rd 805 78.5%
2006 74.33 201st 804 75.0%
2007 66.67 291st 818 64.4%
2008 40.89 574th 838 31.5%
2009 37.60 599th 850 29.5%
2010 45.91 547th 855 36.0%
2011 32.33 636th 853 25.4%
2012 33.15 636th 857 25.8%
2013 32.12 629th 847 25.7%
2014 28.45 684th 867 21.1%
2015 32.02 556th 859 35.3%
2016 27.48 586th 845 30.7%
2017 22.62 636th 847 24.9%
2018 27.53 595th 857 30.6%
2019 22.05 640th 853 25.0%
2021 14.63 724th 802 9.7%
2022 20.66 685th 862 20.5%
2023 15.50 729th 855 14.7%
2024 24.66 589th 859 31.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.19 520th 546 4.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.94 687th 796 13.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.88 748th 788 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Northwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.71 421st 504 16.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Northwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 6 700 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1990 5 724 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 734
1991 3 706 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1992 5 734 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1993 5 738 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1994 5 773 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1995 3 744 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1996 3 744 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1997 4 782 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1998 1 760 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1999 1 684 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2000 1 663 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2001 1 704 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2002 3 669 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2003 3 669 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2004 3 677 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2005 2 659 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 2 675 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2007 3 658 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2008 5 671 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2009 3 660 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2010 3 655 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2011 5 661 1 4 1 1 0 0 673
2012 3 663 0 2 1 1 0 0 670
2013 6 651 0 4 1 1 0 0 663
2014 5 659 0 11 1 2 0 0 678
2015 5 644 0 15 0 0 0 0 664
2016 4 651 1 11 0 4 0 0 671
2017 4 642 0 13 0 3 1 0 663
2018 5 636 2 12 0 3 3 0 661
2019 11 591 2 14 0 3 3 0 624
2020 4 573 0 7 0 3 3 0 590
2021 3 514 0 10 1 3 6 0 537
2022 6 512 0 16 1 2 7 1 545
2023 8 532 1 21 0 1 12 0 575
2024 5 534 1 26 0 1 19 0 586

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 707 28.5 24.8 n/a
1990 734 29.5 24.8 33.2
1991 711 30.0 23.7 32.2
1992 739 31.0 23.8 44.1
1993 743 32.7 22.7 43.9
1994 778 33.1 23.5 53.3
1995 749 32.2 23.3 52.1
1996 749 32.2 23.3 52.1
1997 791 32.8 24.1 56.9
1998 765 35.7 21.4 53.5
1999 687 35.8 19.2 65.8
2000 667 35.0 19.1 62.2
2001 710 36.0 19.7 70.3
2002 675 40.0 16.9 72
2003 675 40.0 16.9 72
2004 685 42.0 16.3 69.6
2005 668 32.0 20.9 74.3
2006 680 34.0 20.0 72.6
2007 670 38.0 17.6 75.5
2008 684 35.5 19.3 75.6
2009 673 38.0 17.7 77.1
2010 665 37.5 17.7 87.8
2011 673 39.0 17.2 84.7
2012 670 35.0 19.1 88.5
2013 663 36.0 18.4 84.9
2014 678 35.0 19.3 87.3
2015 664 35.0 18.9 81.8
2016 671 35.0 19.1 90.8
2017 663 35.0 18.9 100
2018 661 31.5 20.9 100
2019 624 34.0 18.3 100
2020 590 32.5 18.1 54.9
2021 537 30.0 17.9 72.6
2022 545 29.0 18.7 69.9
2023 575 31.0 18.5 73.6
2024 586 34.5 16.9 76.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 707 28.5 24.8 n/a
1990 734 29.5 24.8 33.2
1991 711 30.0 23.7 32.2
1992 739 31.0 23.8 44.1
1993 743 32.7 22.7 43.9
1994 778 33.1 23.5 53.3
1995 749 32.2 23.3 52.1
1996 749 32.2 23.3 52.1
1997 791 32.8 24.1 56.9
1998 765 35.7 21.4 53.5
1999 687 35.8 19.2 65.8
2000 667 35.0 19.1 62.2
2001 710 36.0 19.7 70.3
2002 675 40.0 16.9 72
2003 675 40.0 16.9 72
2004 685 42.0 16.3 69.6
2005 668 32.0 20.9 74.3
2006 680 34.0 20.0 72.6
2007 670 38.0 17.6 75.5
2008 684 35.5 19.3 75.6
2009 673 38.0 17.7 77.1
2010 665 37.5 17.7 87.8
2011 673 39.0 17.2 84.7
2012 670 35.0 19.1 88.5
2013 663 36.0 18.4 84.9
2014 678 35.0 19.3 87.3
2015 664 35.0 18.9 81.8
2016 671 35.0 19.1 90.8
2017 663 35.0 18.9 100
2018 661 31.5 20.9 100
2019 624 34.0 18.3 100
2020 590 32.5 18.1 54.9
2021 537 30.0 17.9 72.6
2022 545 29.0 18.7 69.9
2023 575 31.0 18.5 73.6
2024 586 34.5 16.9 76.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,156 (15.1%) $12,087 (84.9%) $14,244
2020 $2,013 (13.8%) $12,579 (86.2%) $14,592
2021 $2,481 (15.1%) $13,908 (84.9%) $16,390
2022 $3,955 (22.9%) $13,304 (77.1%) $17,259
2023 $1,519 (7.4%) $18,958 (92.6%) $20,476

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 640th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 729th of 855 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students624575
 7.9%
African American591532
 10%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1421
 50%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White118
 27.3%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%73.6%
 26.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Northwood Elementary.

Northwood Elementary ranks 589th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Northwood Elementary are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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