Northwood Elementary School

362 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 7th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School is a public school located in the Northridge area of Dayton, Ohio, serving students within the Northridge Local School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and student engagement. As a neighborhood-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing essential educational services to its elementary-age population and emphasizing the importance of school pride and academic progress.

Beyond its core curriculum, Northwood Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience for its students through various classroom activities and a focus on social-emotional growth. The school administration and faculty work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of their students, aiming to prepare them for successful transitions into middle school. By maintaining a focus on consistent instruction and community involvement, Northwood serves as a key pillar in the educational development of children living in the 45415 zip code.

362

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	20
Black	113
Asian	8
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
180 (49.7%)
Black
113 (31.2%)
Two or More
39 (10.8%)
Hispanic
20 (5.5%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Northmont City
Phone:	(937)832-6240
Grade Range:	2nd - 7th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 1