Northwood Elementary

818 West Lexington Avenue
High Point, NC 27262

northwood.gcsnc.com/pages/northwood_elem

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located at 818 West Lexington Avenue in High Point, North Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and offering a range of educational resources, Northwood aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s website highlights its role as an integral part of the High Point community, focusing on strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders. Northwood Elementary prioritizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through a blend of core curriculum instruction and various school-wide initiatives, the faculty strives to meet the unique needs of every learner, ensuring that the school remains a vital pillar of educational opportunity in the region.

502

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	136
Black	236
Asian	33
Two or More	32

Black
236 (47.0%)
Hispanic
136 (27.1%)
White
65 (12.9%)
Asian
33 (6.6%)
Two or More
32 (6.4%)

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:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)819-2920
Website:	http://northwood.gcsnc.com/pages/northwood_elem
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 70