Northwood Elementary School

4030 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located on Mercer Island, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Mercer Island School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive community environment. It prioritizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development in a diverse and inclusive setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, Northwood Elementary is recognized for its active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities that help create a vibrant campus culture. The school benefits from its location in a quiet, residential neighborhood, providing a safe and focused atmosphere for students. With consistent high ratings in academic performance, Northwood is a central pillar of the Mercer Island community, preparing students for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school levels.

398

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	40
Black	2
Asian	116
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

White
183 (46.3%)
Asian
116 (29.4%)
Two or More
53 (13.4%)
Hispanic
40 (10.1%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
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:	N/A
District:	Mercer Island School District
Phone:	(253)841-8740
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 33

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 58