Northwood Elementary

2760 East Trimble Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132

(408)923-1940

452 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located at 2760 E. Trimble Rd. in San Jose, California, is a public school serving the Berryessa Union School District. Situated in the Berryessa neighborhood, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to academic excellence. As part of the highly regarded Berryessa district, Northwood emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while fostering a supportive community atmosphere aimed at preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The campus itself is positioned in a suburban area of San Jose, benefiting from a quiet, residential setting that prioritizes student safety and accessibility for local families. Northwood focuses on a well-rounded educational approach, often integrating technology into the classroom and promoting extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. With its strong connection to the local community and a focus on meeting the varied needs of its learners, Northwood Elementary remains a cornerstone of the educational landscape in North San Jose.

452

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	54
Black	9
Asian	350
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

Asian
350 (77.4%)
Hispanic
54 (11.9%)
White
23 (5.1%)
Two or More
12 (2.7%)
Black
9 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Berryessa Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)923-1940
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 86

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 79