At a glance
Reported students
439
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592
Northwoods Elementary: 439 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 365
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Northwoods Elementary
Northwoods Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Jacksonville. It is one of 40 current school records connected to Onslow County Schools. NCES reports 439 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.3%) and Black (26%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northwoods Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.3%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black26%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial14.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Onslow County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
457 reported students
Summersill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
482 reported students
Blue Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
498 reported students
Jacksonville Commons Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Meadow View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
520 reported students
Sand Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Public schools near Northwoods Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Elementary Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 457 | 0.9 mi |
| Clyde Erwin Elementary Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 283 | 1.5 mi |
| Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology Elementary · Charter · Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology | KG–08 | 104 | 1.6 mi |
| Bell Fork Elementary Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 551 | 2.4 mi |
| Jacksonville Commons Elem Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 506 | 2.6 mi |
| Carolina Forest Elementary Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 570 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwoods Elementary
What grades does Northwoods Elementary serve?
Northwoods Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Onslow County Schools.
How many students attend Northwoods Elementary?
Northwoods Elementary reported 439 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 365 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwoods Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 439 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northwoods Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwoods Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Northwoods Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwoods Elementary in?
Northwoods Elementary is part of Onslow County Schools, based in Jacksonville, NC, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwoods Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkwood Elementary (0.9 mi), Clyde Erwin Elementary (1.5 mi), Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.