Northwood Elementary School

28 Carson
Irvine, CA 92620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1071 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
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66%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
44%
12%
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Hispanic
18%
55%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood Elementary School's ranking?
Northwood Elementary School is ranked #1071 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Northwood Elementary School often compared to?
Northwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
516 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Northwood Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwood Elementary School located?
Northwood Elementary School is located in the Northwood neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Northwood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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