At a glance
Reported students
437
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Northwood Elementary School: 437 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
9.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.01
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Northwood Elementary School
Northwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in West Seneca. It is one of 9 current school records connected to West Seneca Central School District. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (63.6%) and Asian (12.1%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northwood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.13 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.11
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.22
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.6%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black10.3%
- Asian12.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3%
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
Not reported as 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 West Seneca Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winchester-Potters Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
Allendale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
Clinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
629 reported students
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
680 reported students
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
567 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
778 reported students
Public schools near Northwood Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School Elementary · West Seneca Central School District | KG–05 | 629 | 0.6 mi |
| Theodore Roosevelt School Elementary · Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District | PK–02 | 312 | 2.3 mi |
| South Buffalo Charter School Elementary · Charter · South Buffalo Charter School | KG–08 | 912 | 3.1 mi |
| Winchester-Potters Elementary School Elementary · West Seneca Central School District | PK–05 | 422 | 3.1 mi |
| Union East Elementary School Elementary · Cheektowaga Central School District | PK–04 | 963 | 3.2 mi |
| Cayuga Heights Elementary School Elementary · Depew Union Free School District | PK–05 | 846 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
What grades does Northwood Elementary School serve?
Northwood Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Seneca Central School District.
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School reported 437 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 449 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 437 students and 45.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northwood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Seneca Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwood Elementary School in?
Northwood Elementary School is part of West Seneca Central School District, based in West Seneca, NY, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clinton Elementary School (0.6 mi), Theodore Roosevelt School (2.3 mi), South Buffalo Charter School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.