Northwood Elementary

732 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School, located in Edgewood, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Puyallup School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of the larger Puyallup community, Northwood aims to provide a well-rounded education by integrating traditional core subjects with opportunities for student engagement, collaboration, and social-emotional learning, helping prepare students for their transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban community of Edgewood, drawing a diverse population of students from the surrounding neighborhoods. Northwood typically emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents, utilizing active parent-teacher involvement to enrich the school experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Northwood Elementary strives to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere where children can develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

732

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	108
Black	44
Asian	112
Two or More	117
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	27

White
318 (43.4%)
Two or More
117 (16.0%)
Asian
112 (15.3%)
Hispanic
108 (14.8%)
Black
44 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
27 (3.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)

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:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)841-8740
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 87

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 138

Grade 6 15