Is Northwood Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Northwood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Northwood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwood Elementary School?

Students at Northwood Elementary School are 41% White, 33% Asian, 16% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Northwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Islander Middle School High : Mercer Island High School

Northwood Elementary School

Summary:

Northwood Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Mercer Island, Washington, serving 404 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Mercer Island School District. The school consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic results and a diverse student population.

Northwood Elementary is a standout institution, ranking 26th out of 1,168 schools in Washington for the 2023-2024 school year. Its students excel in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 85% proficient or better in ELA and 83.85% proficient or better in Math across all grade levels. This performance exceeds the Mercer Island School District and the state of Washington averages. Northwood's diverse student body, with 41.34% White, 33.17% Asian, and 15.59% two or more races, is higher than nearby Island Park Elementary and West Mercer Elementary schools.

While Northwood's overall performance is exceptional, the school's special education students have seen a decline in recent years, dropping from a 5-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 2-star rating in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (7.18%) is significantly lower than nearby Orca K-8 School (44.22%) and Graham Hill Elementary (54.85%) in the Seattle School District, highlighting the socioeconomic differences within the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4030 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

(253) 841-8740

District: Mercer Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,272

Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Islander Middle School
High:	Mercer Island High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

Asian:

32.7%

Two or more races:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwood Elementary School ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Northwood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), Asian (32.7%), two or more races (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mercer Island School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 15.9, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Elementary School is $20,272, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood Elementary School 26^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Northwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Mercer Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer Island School District 1^st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	87.57	113^th	1130	90.0%
2021	95.46	53^rd	1107	95.2%
2022	92.59	77^th	1169	93.4%
2023	91.89	96^th	1169	91.8%
2024	96.45	26^th	1168	97.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	91.01	32^nd	637	95.0%
2019	82.85	53^rd	566	90.6%
2023	44.62	163^rd	308	47.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.16	82^nd	1004	91.8%
2019	82.73	151^st	1068	85.9%
2021	94.74	52^nd	1008	94.8%
2022	92.75	66^th	1100	94.0%
2023	91.02	76^th	1094	93.1%
2024	96.24	23^rd	1093	97.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.78	80^th	999	92.0%
2019	88.44	104^th	1075	90.3%
2021	94.57	61^st	1025	94.0%
2022	90.74	85^th	1113	92.4%
2023	89.81	98^th	1099	91.1%
2024	95.42	32^nd	1099	97.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	71.60	54^th	169	68.0%
2019	72.58	58^th	201	71.1%
2021	81.41	25^th	131	80.9%
2022	71.11	62^nd	187	66.8%
2023	68.83	54^th	170	68.2%

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Rank History for White students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	85.00	79^th	833	90.5%
2019	83.56	131^st	1027	87.2%
2021	89.63	70^th	943	92.6%
2022	81.31	162^nd	1031	84.3%
2023	84.27	132^nd	1011	86.9%
2024	94.80	14^th	1009	98.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, December 28, 2017

Very nice environment and teachers. Facilities is awesome with a lot of space in class rooms, new equipments. All teachers are from other elementary school in the Island, convenient location! Close Quote

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
2017	282	6	114	27	0	0	48	0	477
2018	253	9	127	30	0	0	46	0	465
2019	265	6	136	30	0	0	54	0	491
2020	250	5	137	34	0	0	52	1	479
2021	200	5	127	34	2	0	46	0	414
2022	179	7	133	23	1	1	46	0	390
2023	167	8	134	30	1	1	63	0	404
2024	163	4	130	36	0	1	62	2	398

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
2017	477	27.6	17.2	5
2018	465	29.2	15.9	5.2
2019	491	30.6	16.0	5.5
2020	479	30.6	15.6	6.1
2021	414	28.7	14.3	4.3
2022	390	26.7	14.5	3.8
2023	404	26.1	15.4	7.2
2024	398	24.9	15.9	9.8

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
2017	477	27.6	17.2	5
2018	465	29.2	15.9	5.2
2019	491	30.6	16.0	5.5
2020	479	30.6	15.6	6.1
2021	414	28.7	14.3	4.3
2022	390	26.7	14.5	3.8
2023	404	26.1	15.4	7.2
2024	398	24.9	15.9	9.8

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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