Northwood Elementary School serves 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
21%
22%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
103 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Public Schools School District.
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