Northwood Elementary School

Summary:

Northwood Elementary School is a public middle school located in Seminole, Oklahoma, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 284 students. While the school's 4th grade math proficiency rate exceeds the state average, its 4th grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate falls short. Additionally, the school's 5th and 6th grade math proficiency rates are below state averages. Northwood Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.22% to 79.58%, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Bethel Middle School, Northwood Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with Bethel Middle School ranking higher and having a higher district ranking. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 15.6 to 18.2, which is generally higher than the ratios at nearby schools like North Rock Creek Middle School (13.1) and Bethel Middle School (14.2).

The lower ELA proficiency rates at Northwood Elementary, particularly in 5th and 6th grades, suggest a need to focus on improving literacy skills and reading comprehension. Additionally, the declining math proficiency rates from 4th to 6th grade indicate a potential need to strengthen the math curriculum and instructional practices, especially in the upper elementary grades. Addressing the needs of the school's high proportion of economically disadvantaged students may also be a priority for the Seminole school district.

Detail:

Public 4-6

1001 Carson
Seminole, OK 74818-4818

(405) 382-5800

District: Seminole

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,604

Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Seminole High School

Feeder schools for Northwood Elementary School:

Elementary:

Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.1%

Two or more races:

33.5%

American Indian:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwood Elementary School ranks worse than 85.3% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Northwood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.1%), two or more races (33.5%), American Indian (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwood Elementary School is $9,604.

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Rank History for Northwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	31.11	676^th	840	19.5%
2010	23.62	748^th	845	11.5%
2011	21.81	757^th	846	10.5%
2015	53.71	474^th	957	50.5%
2016	44.53	290^th	498	41.8%
2017	27.62	337^th	407	17.2%
2018	14.97	388^th	406	4.4%
2019	22.57	344^th	411	16.3%
2021	30.05	485^th	646	24.9%
2022	18.25	292^nd	323	9.6%
2024	22.32	332^nd	389	14.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.88	45^th	51	11.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.76	362^nd	506	28.5%

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Rank History for White students at Northwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.07	373^rd	403	7.4%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	300	26	2	3	72	n/a	n/a	403
1989	305	30	1	5	75	n/a	n/a	416
1990	266	28	1	3	105	n/a	n/a	403
1991	302	28	2	4	111	n/a	n/a	447
1992	343	36	0	5	102	n/a	n/a	486
1993	262	27	1	3	94	n/a	n/a	387
1994	256	25	1	5	117	n/a	n/a	404
1995	221	22	3	8	96	n/a	n/a	350
1996	221	22	3	8	96	n/a	n/a	350
1997	207	22	2	5	85	n/a	n/a	321
1998	194	21	1	5	95	n/a	n/a	316
1999	192	20	2	3	89	n/a	n/a	306
2000	228	23	1	3	99	n/a	n/a	354
2001	213	23	1	5	104	n/a	n/a	346
2002	207	30	2	9	100	n/a	n/a	348
2003	207	30	2	9	100	n/a	n/a	348
2004	215	27	1	10	91	n/a	n/a	344
2005	220	29	0	11	102	n/a	n/a	362
2006	200	21	1	9	116	n/a	n/a	347
2007	185	19	2	11	127	n/a	n/a	344
2008	196	21	1	9	135	n/a	n/a	362
2009	202	14	1	10	114	n/a	n/a	341
2010	213	13	1	13	117	n/a	n/a	357
2011	215	6	0	15	78	0	64	378
2012	212	8	1	30	89	0	65	405
2013	203	10	1	32	84	0	76	406
2014	201	13	1	38	76	0	69	398
2015	191	14	1	33	72	0	57	368
2016	183	14	0	39	71	0	61	368
2017	167	17	1	38	63	0	87	373
2018	174	14	1	33	68	0	100	390
2019	179	10	1	34	54	0	103	381
2020	157	7	0	29	46	0	96	335
2021	111	3	0	32	30	0	91	267
2022	116	3	3	27	37	0	86	272
2023	125	4	3	35	35	0	99	301
2024	111	3	4	34	37	0	95	284

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	403	25.5	15.8	n/a
1989	416	26.0	16.0	n/a
1990	403	23.4	17.2	n/a
1991	447	24.9	17.9	n/a
1992	486	26.4	18.4	38.5
1993	387	28.7	13.5	41.9
1994	404	26.0	15.5	48.5
1995	350	25.3	13.8	51.4
1996	350	25.3	13.8	51.4
1997	321	21.5	14.9	50.8
1998	316	19.3	16.4	51.6
1999	306	19.4	15.8	63.1
2000	354	21.2	16.7	60.5
2001	346	22.8	15.2	63
2002	348	22.6	15.4	70.1
2003	348	22.6	15.4	70.1
2004	344	17.5	19.7	71.8
2005	362	21.3	17.0	73.8
2006	347	23.6	14.7	70
2007	344	23.3	14.8	84
2008	362	23.2	15.6	63.5
2009	341	23.8	14.3	70.4
2010	357	22.9	15.5	71.1
2011	378	22.8	16.5	76.5
2012	405	25.1	16.1	74.1
2013	406	25.1	16.1	80.5
2014	398	25.5	15.6	58.8
2015	368	26.0	14.1	62
2016	368	25.0	14.7	70.1
2017	373	24.7	15.0	64.6
2018	390	24.4	15.9	80.5
2019	381	24.4	15.5	77.4
2020	335	25.5	13.1	77.3
2021	267	21.5	12.4	74.9
2022	272	17.4	15.6	70.2
2023	301	16.5	18.2	71.8
2024	284	17.5	16.1	79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	403	25.5	15.8	n/a
1989	416	26.0	16.0	n/a
1990	403	23.4	17.2	n/a
1991	447	24.9	17.9	n/a
1992	486	26.4	18.4	38.5
1993	387	28.7	13.5	41.9
1994	404	26.0	15.5	48.5
1995	350	25.3	13.8	51.4
1996	350	25.3	13.8	51.4
1997	321	21.5	14.9	50.8
1998	316	19.3	16.4	51.6
1999	306	19.4	15.8	63.1
2000	354	21.2	16.7	60.5
2001	346	22.8	15.2	63
2002	348	22.6	15.4	70.1
2003	348	22.6	15.4	70.1
2004	344	17.5	19.7	71.8
2005	362	21.3	17.0	73.8
2006	347	23.6	14.7	70
2007	344	23.3	14.8	84
2008	362	23.2	15.6	63.5
2009	341	23.8	14.3	70.4
2010	357	22.9	15.5	71.1
2011	378	22.8	16.5	76.5
2012	405	25.1	16.1	74.1
2013	406	25.1	16.1	80.5
2014	398	25.5	15.6	58.8
2015	368	26.0	14.1	62
2016	368	25.0	14.7	70.1
2017	373	24.7	15.0	64.6
2018	390	24.4	15.9	80.5
2019	381	24.4	15.5	77.4
2020	335	25.5	13.1	77.3
2021	267	21.5	12.4	74.9
2022	272	17.4	15.6	70.2
2023	301	16.5	18.2	71.8
2024	284	17.5	16.1	79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwood Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,824
2020	$9,120
2021	$12,381
2022	$10,637
2023	$9,604

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 344^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 292^nd of 323 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood Elementary School)	49	36	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	49	36	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Northwood Elementary School)	36	20	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Seminole)	36	20	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	27	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Northwood Elementary School)	23	26	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Seminole)	23	26	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	381	301	21%
African American	10	4	60%
American Indian	54	35	35.2%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	34	35	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	179	125	30.2%
Two or More Races	103	99	3.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.4%	71.8%	5.7%

Schools Near Northwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)					OSTP Mathematics (2024)					OSTP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Northwood Elementary School	Public	4-6	1001 Carson	Seminole	74818	Seminole County	Seminole	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 382-5800	284	18	16.1	79.6%	111 (39.1%)	3 (1.1%)	34 (12.0%)	4 (1.4%)	37 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (33.5%)								(n/a)	40.0					46.0	34.0	31.0					$9,604
Seminole Middle School	Public	7-8	618 Mike Snyder Ave	Seminole	74818	Seminole County	Seminole	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 382-5065	186	10	18.7	76.3%	76 (40.9%)	3 (1.6%)	18 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (39.2%)	27.6	134^th of 189 public middle schools	29.1%					(n/a)					36.0					37.0		27.0	$9,618
Wewoka Middle School	Public	5-8	800 S Ocheese	Wewoka	74884	Seminole County	Wewoka	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 257-2347	185	8	21.7	83.8%	60 (32.4%)	20 (10.8%)	14 (7.6%)	1 (0.5%)	31 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (31.9%)								(n/a)													$13,079
Tecumseh Middle School	Public	6-8	315 West Park Street	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Tecumseh	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 598-3744	438	26	16.8	70.5%	238 (54.3%)	8 (1.8%)	28 (6.4%)	3 (0.7%)	79 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (18.7%)	11.9	176^th of 189 public middle schools	6.9%					(n/a)								10.0		24.0		24.0	$9,546
Oya Charter Tecumseh 6th-8th	Public, Charter	6-8	700 S 9th St	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Oklahoma Youth Academy (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 598-4143	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shawnee Middle School	Public	6-8	4300 North Union Street	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	Shawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-0403	705	57	12.3	85.5%	330 (46.8%)	42 (6.0%)	91 (12.9%)	3 (0.4%)	82 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	157 (22.3%)	12.8	173^rd of 189 public middle schools	8.5%		5.1	148^th of 149 public middle schools	0.7%	25			30.0	39.0	36.0			27.0	22.0	11.0		19.0	$11,563
North Rock Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	42400 Garrett's Lake Road	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	North Rock Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 214-9477	135	10	13.1	56.3%	71 (52.6%)	3 (2.2%)	13 (9.6%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (20.7%)								(n/a)										38.0		41.0	$9,978
North Rock Creek Intermediate	Public	5-6	42400 Garrett's Lake Road	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	North Rock Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 275-3473	139	10	13.6	54.0%	83 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.7%)	1 (0.7%)	26 (18.7%)								(n/a)		54.0	41.0				50.0	34.0			52.0		$7,476
Prague Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 Blue Bell	Prague	74864	Lincoln County	Prague	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 567-2281	235	10	23.3	49.4%	148 (63.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (20.4%)								(n/a)								37.0	39.0				$11,040
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-8	36000 Clearpond Road	Shawnee	74801	Pottawatomie County	Bethel	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 273-5944	245	17	14.2	57.6%	169 (69.0%)	3 (1.2%)	11 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	33 (13.5%)	40.9	106^th of 189 public middle schools	43.9%		53.6	58^th of 149 public middle schools	61.1%	48			41.0	46.0	40.0			31.0	28.0	54.0		47.0	$9,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwood Elementary School

What district is Northwood Elementary School in?

Seminole

How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 284 students attended Northwood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwood Elementary School?

Students at Northwood Elementary School are 39% White, 33% Two or more races, 13% American Indian, 12% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Northwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Northwood Elementary School usually go on to attend Seminole High School

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