District Overview
Located at 420 Trojan Rd in Northwood, North Dakota, Northwood 129 is an active public school district serving families across a rural distant landscape within the greater Grand Forks metropolitan area. Operating two school facilities, the district offers a complete educational pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. According to National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Northwood 129 educates a close-knit body of 337 students. Enrollment remains balanced across primary and secondary levels, ranging from 23 young learners in kindergarten to a senior class of 21 students.

A defining feature of Northwood 129 is its strong staffing context, which fosters individualized attention and a supportive learning environment. The district employs a total workforce of roughly 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, headlined by nearly 54 FTE classroom teachers. This instructional core is further reinforced by dedicated instructional aides and nearly 39 FTE support staff members, ensuring that academic, operational, and student-service needs are comprehensively met. Serving a student population of 174 female and 163 male learners, Northwood 129 remains an essential community institution. Parents, prospective students, and researchers can learn more by connecting with the district directly or visiting their official website at northwoodk12.com.
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Total Schools
337
Total Students
53.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWOOD 129
Demographic Student Count
White325
Hispanic2
Black4
Two or More4
American Indian2
  • White
    325 (96.4%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in NORTHWOOD 129
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:337*
Teachers (FTE):53.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in NORTHWOOD 129
Found 2 Schools
Charter School 177 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
Charter School 160 Students