Northwood Intermediate School

438 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located at 1152 Saint Marys Road in Sidney, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sidney City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, Northwood aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

In addition to its focus on traditional academics, Northwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded school experience. The faculty and staff strive to implement inclusive teaching practices that cater to individual student needs, often encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational journey. As a vital part of the Sidney community, the school works to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, character, and a lifelong love of learning.

438

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	14
Black	30
Asian	6
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	1

White
320 (73.1%)
Two or More
67 (15.3%)
Black
30 (6.8%)
Hispanic
14 (3.2%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Sidney City
Phone:	(937)497-2231
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 3 215

Grade 4 223